I always wonder what’s going to happen to my trash when I dispose of it in public places. Will it get sorted and recycled, or end up wasting away in a landfill? Most restaurants and public places in the US have sorry recycling systems in place.
The Copenhaganize blog has given me hope. This image, taken at a McDonald’s in Sweden, shows the advanced recycling efforts going on over there. There is no single, big gaping garbage can at this fast food joint, the bin has eight separate slots for waste and re-usable goods. The recycling station breaks down the remains of your meal into the following categories: cans and plastic bottles, drink and ice, straws and plastic lids, cups, burger boxes + cardboard, trays, food leftovers, and everything else.
This particular McDonald’s also provides a microwave to warm baby food, and serves fruit with all the kid’s meals. Good job on all accounts, let’s hope this goes worldwide.
[via Copenhaganize]
@mehleem, thanks for the catch!
August 15th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Could they not go the obvious route and serve their crap on plates? Reduction of waste should be the priority: reduce, reuse, recycle…
August 18th, 2008 at 5:24 am
This is a good step towards less waste in landfills but I agree with Benny…why not use washable, reusable plates & silverware.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Reusable plates and silverware would be great if McDonalds did not take pride in serving as many customers per minute. McDonalds also caters to the marketplace so we will see that in the US when we take it seriously.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:59 am