Current Events > McDonalds goes to paper straws to be 'eco friendly'... they can't be recycled

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s0nicfan 08/05/19 10:59:03 AM #1:	https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49234054 Turns out they had to make them thicker to make it work with shakes, but the added thickness makes them too difficult to recycle. McDonald's new paper straws - described as "eco-friendly" by the US fast food giant - cannot be recycled. Last year, it axed plastic straws, even though they were recyclable, in all its UK branches as part of a green drive. But the US fast food giant says the new paper straws are not yet easy to recycle and should be put into general waste. But some customers were unhappy with the new straws, saying they dissolved before a drink could be finished, with milkshakes particularly hard to drink. "As a result of customer feedback, we have strengthened our paper straws, so while the materials are recyclable, their current thickness makes it difficult for them to be processed by our waste solution providers, who also help us recycle our paper cups," a McDonald's spokesman said. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:925649856] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49234054 Turns out they had to make them thicker to make it work with shakes, but the added thickness makes them too difficult to recycle. <quote>McDonald's new paper straws - described as "eco-friendly" by the US fast food giant - cannot be recycled. Last year, it axed plastic straws, even though they were recyclable, in all its UK branches as part of a green drive. But the US fast food giant says the new paper straws are not yet easy to recycle and should be put into general waste.</quote> <quote> But some customers were unhappy with the new straws, saying they dissolved before a drink could be finished, with milkshakes particularly hard to drink. "As a result of customer feedback, we have strengthened our paper straws, so while the materials are recyclable, their current thickness makes it difficult for them to be processed by our waste solution providers, who also help us recycle our paper cups," a McDonald's spokesman said.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Skye Reynolds 08/05/19 10:59:40 AM #2:	they McFucked up <cite>Skye Reynolds posted [p:925649880] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>they McFucked up</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jjp05c 08/05/19 11:00:06 AM #3:	But they degrade. Unlike plastic. Thats the point. --- "In your face Lord!" - Homer Simpson <cite>jjp05c posted [p:925649895] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>But they degrade. Unlike plastic. Thats the point.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tanjo_Booie 08/05/19 11:00:26 AM #4:	Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops. <cite>Tanjo_Booie posted [p:925649910] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 08/05/19 11:00:55 AM #5:	Bio degradable. --- Feathered dinosaurs. I love feathered dinosaurs. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:925649930] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Bio degradable.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 08/05/19 11:01:52 AM #6:	Tanjo_Booie posted... Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops. How does getting rid of plastic straws make lives worse? --- Feathered dinosaurs. I love feathered dinosaurs. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:925649966] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Tanjo_Booie posted...</cite> <quote>Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops.</quote> How does getting rid of plastic straws make lives worse?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/05/19 11:01:57 AM #7:	So, how long until a turtle has a paper straw up its nose, which can't be removed because it's half-disintegrated? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:925649971] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>So, how long until a turtle has a paper straw up its nose, which can't be removed because it's half-disintegrated?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lost_All_Senses 08/05/19 11:02:12 AM #8:	Tanjo_Booie posted... Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops. It's not like we're gonna be here for that hour anyway. Fuck em --- Name checks out https://i.imgtc.ws/vBF8odT.png <cite>Lost_All_Senses posted [p:925649981] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Tanjo_Booie posted...</cite> <quote>Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops.</quote> It's not like we're gonna be here for that hour anyway. Fuck em</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 08/05/19 11:03:15 AM #9:	jjp05c posted... But they degrade. Unlike plastic. Thats the point. Lol what's the problem then --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:925650022] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>jjp05c posted...</cite> <quote>But they degrade. Unlike plastic. Thats the point.</quote> Lol what's the problem then</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/05/19 11:03:47 AM #10:	MC_BatCommander posted... jjp05c posted... But they degrade. Unlike plastic. Thats the point. Lol what's the problem then Well, they degrade, while still being used. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:925650044] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>MC_BatCommander posted...</cite> <quote>jjp05c posted...</cite> <quote>But they degrade. Unlike plastic. Thats the point.</quote> Lol what's the problem then</quote> Well, they degrade, while still being used.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DaveTheUseless 08/05/19 11:04:21 AM #11:	Questionmarktarius posted... So, how long until a turtle has a paper straw up its nose, which can't be removed because it's half-disintegrated? This is probably somebody's fetish --- www.youtube.com/davetheuseless Creepypasta Channel. twitter.com/davetheuseless DaveTheUseless Loves You. <cite>DaveTheUseless posted [p:925650064] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>So, how long until a turtle has a paper straw up its nose, which can't be removed because it's half-disintegrated?</quote> This is probably somebody's fetish </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tanjo_Booie 08/05/19 11:05:21 AM #12:	creativerealms posted... Tanjo_Booie posted... Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops. How does getting rid of plastic straws make lives worse? Spill your drink while driving. There. Your life is now worse because no straws. <cite>Tanjo_Booie posted [p:925650099] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>creativerealms posted...</cite> <quote>Tanjo_Booie posted...</cite> <quote>Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops.</quote> How does getting rid of plastic straws make lives worse?</quote> Spill your drink while driving. There. Your life is now worse because no straws.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 08/05/19 11:05:36 AM #13:	If you drink milkshake with a straw something is seriously wrong with you. --- "Your mother was a broken down tub of junk with more gentlemen callers than the operator." <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:925650113] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>If you drink milkshake with a straw something is seriously wrong with you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 08/05/19 11:06:48 AM #14:	Tanjo_Booie posted... Spill your drink while driving. There. Your life is now worse because no straws. Wat --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg https://imgur.com/8kjZU <cite>eston posted [p:925650164] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Tanjo_Booie posted... </cite> <quote>Spill your drink while driving. There. Your life is now worse because no straws.</quote> Wat </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jjp05c 08/05/19 11:07:43 AM #15:	Questionmarktarius posted... MC_BatCommander posted... jjp05c posted... But they degrade. Unlike plastic. Thats the point. Lol what's the problem then Well, they degrade, while still being used. There is no problem. That article and this topic are just clueless. --- "In your face Lord!" - Homer Simpson <cite>jjp05c posted [p:925650191] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>MC_BatCommander posted...</cite> <quote>jjp05c posted...</cite> <quote>But they degrade. Unlike plastic. Thats the point.</quote> Lol what's the problem then</quote> Well, they degrade, while still being used.</quote> There is no problem. That article and this topic are just clueless.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
untrustful 08/05/19 11:12:08 AM #16:	DeadBankerDream posted... If you drink milkshake with a straw something is seriously wrong with you. LOOK AT THIS GUY OVER HERE NOT DRINKING IT WITH A STRAW! Hey man, I understand your life choices in life, but you're gonna need to re-evaluate your priorities ok. Spoons are lame. --- My Mario Maker Levels https://supermariomakerbookmark.nintendo.net/profile/untrustful?type=posted <cite>untrustful posted [p:925650348] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>DeadBankerDream posted... </cite> <quote>If you drink milkshake with a straw something is seriously wrong with you.</quote>LOOK AT THIS GUY OVER HERE NOT DRINKING IT WITH A STRAW! Hey man, I understand your life choices in life, but you're gonna need to re-evaluate your priorities ok. Spoons are lame. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/05/19 11:13:50 AM #17:	untrustful posted... Hey man, I understand your life choices in life, but you're gonna need to re-evaluate your priorities ok. Spoons are lame. Whatever happened to the weird mutant spoon/straw hybrids? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:925650418] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>untrustful posted...</cite> <quote>Hey man, I understand your life choices in life, but you're gonna need to re-evaluate your priorities ok. Spoons are lame.</quote> Whatever happened to the weird mutant spoon/straw hybrids?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 08/05/19 11:17:55 AM #18:	What are you people on about. You take the milkshake. You remove the lid. You place the cup in your hand. You move it vertically to the height of your lips. You tip it over to whichever degree you're comfortable with. You move your throat muscle. Life success achieved. --- "Your mother was a broken down tub of junk with more gentlemen callers than the operator." <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:925650589] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>What are you people on about. You take the milkshake. You remove the lid. You place the cup in your hand. You move it vertically to the height of your lips. You tip it over to whichever degree you're comfortable with. You move your throat muscle. Life success achieved.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Banjo2553 08/05/19 11:18:20 AM #19:	DeadBankerDream posted... If you drink milkshake with a straw something is seriously wrong with you. So obviously the majority of people are wrong, not you. --- Game collection: http://www.backloggery.com/bakonbitz Gaming channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVQm69J7bGScbv3_50C0dA <cite>Banjo2553 posted [p:925650600] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>DeadBankerDream posted...</cite> <quote>If you drink milkshake with a straw something is seriously wrong with you.</quote> So obviously the majority of people are wrong, not you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 08/05/19 11:20:51 AM #20:	Recycling paper causes more pollution than it reduces and has had virtually no impact on deforestation. Recycling anything except aluminum has a net increase on carbon footprint. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:925650703] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Recycling paper causes more pollution than it reduces and has had virtually no impact on deforestation. Recycling anything except aluminum has a net increase on carbon footprint. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TwoDoorPunkCab 08/05/19 11:22:44 AM #21:	sounds like the issue wasn't the straws themselves, but how they were being disposed of despite being recyclable --- Tell me your favourite things. Tell me your favourite things. <cite>TwoDoorPunkCab posted [p:925650774] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>sounds like the issue wasn't the straws themselves, but how they were being disposed of despite being recyclable</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BaiusGaltar 08/05/19 11:23:08 AM #22:	Tanjo_Booie posted... creativerealms posted... Tanjo_Booie posted... Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops. How does getting rid of plastic straws make lives worse? Spill your drink while driving. There. Your life is now worse because no straws. You're really grasping at straws here. --- Previously, on Gattelstar Balactica... <cite>BaiusGaltar posted [p:925650792] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Tanjo_Booie posted...</cite> <quote>creativerealms posted...</cite> <quote>Tanjo_Booie posted...</cite> <quote>Imagine making people's lives worse to extend the planet's lifespan for an hour tops.</quote> How does getting rid of plastic straws make lives worse?</quote> Spill your drink while driving. There. Your life is now worse because no straws.</quote> You're really grasping at straws here. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Inferno Dive Dragoon 08/05/19 11:30:00 AM #23:	Fake news, everybody knows McDonalds shake machines are always broken. --- Les aristocrates a la lanterne! Les aristocrates on les pendra! <cite>Inferno Dive Dragoon posted [p:925651082] in McDonalds ... [t:77916518]...</cite> <quote>Fake news, everybody knows McDonalds shake machines are always broken.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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