Report: McDonald’s Paper Straws Can’t Be Recycled — Unlike The Plastic Ones

by Casey | Aug 6, 2019 | Blog, Idiocracy

The new paper straws that McDonald’s restaurants in the U.K. and Ireland have been giving clientele for the last year are reportedly not recyclable, unlike the old plastic straws.

The paper alternatives not only make drinking a soda or milkshake more difficult — at least in regards to their stability, or lack thereof — they go straight into the waste basket, according to a Sunday report from The Sun.

An internal memo reportedly states: “Paper straws are not yet recyclable and should be disposed of in general waste until further notice.” (RELATED: Man Tries To Throttle McDonald’s Employee Over Plastic Straws. She Serves Him A Super-Sized Whooping)

“When McDonald’s introduced paper straws it was getting pats on the back for being environmentally responsible,” a source told The Sun. “But it seems like it was a stunt to appease green campaigners because the things go straight in the rubbish. It’s ridiculously stupid.”

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