With the reduction of plastic waste becoming a global issue, McDonald's Japan, a major hamburger chain, has announced that it will promote the introduction of paper straws and wooden spoons from February next year.
According to the announcement, McDonald's Japan will gradually switch from February next year to paper straws, which will be provided with the products, and wooden spoons and forks, which are also made of plastic.
First, we plan to start with 30 stores in Kanagawa Prefecture, expand the target stores while observing customer reactions, and consider introducing them nationwide in the future.
According to the company, if the company switches to stores nationwide, it will be possible to reduce the amount of plastic used by 900 tons per year. I want to proceed. "
Regarding disposable plastic products such as spoons, based on the law passed in June, the government will oblige businesses that provide large quantities free of charge to take measures.
Under these circumstances, the largest family restaurant, Skylark Holdings, has switched to wooden spoons and forks for take-out and home delivery, and Starbucks Coffee Japan, a major coffee chain, has switched straws to paper. Correspondence is spreading in.