Parenting Tips

McDonald’s is ditching its plastic Happy Meal toys for greener





We’re happy to put an end to the piles of random plastic toys accumulating in our homes.

While we love the nostalgia of watching our kids find surprise goodies in their McDonald’s Happy Meals, we know all too well that each plastic trinket will be yet another addition to their army of unused toys—and further harm our planet in the process. Now, the fast-food fave is working to end that wasteful cycle by trading the plastic for greener alternatives.

In an effort to become more sustainable, McDonald’s announced on Tuesday that the company will dramatically reduce the amount of plastic used in its Happy Meal toys by 2025. Instead, they’re working to develop new items made from renewable, recycled or certified materials. Their once-plastic figurines (the ones you find in every crevice of your home) will be swapped for paper-based cutouts, board games and books. The company will also be switching its plastic wrapping for plant-based and premium certified fibre packaging.

McDonald’s already began this transition back in 2018. Since then, countries like the UK, Ireland and France have rolled out new toys like sustainably made 3D paper superheroes that kids can put together themselves. The company’s chief sustainability officer, Jenny McColloch, said this switch has already led to a 30 per cent slash in virgin fossil fuel-based plastic use worldwide. If the burger joint continues with its pledge, this number will jump to 90 per cent as compared to 2018. (To put that into perspective, they say that’s as if the entire population of Washington, DC cut plastic from their lives for a year.)

The fast-food giant is also exploring ways to recycle old Happy Meal toys. In the UK and Japan, the plastic has already been used to create new trays and playgrounds.

For a company that sells more than 1 billion toys a year, the impacts of this change could be huge—for our children’s futures, and for the lives of  parents everywhere who are sick of stepping on jagged plastic toys.

Read More

View source article.

The Lasting Impact of Sibling and Family Comparisons on Childhood and Adulthood
Overcoming the Inferiority Complex Among College Students
Barbie: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Creativity
Psychological Insights: Unraveling the Core of Challenging Children – Exploring their Formative Years
The Mysteries of Extended Breastfeeding: From Family Irritation to Mother-to-Mother Comparisons
Prince Harry Opens Up About When He Knew Meghan Markle
Rich Pregnant vs Broke Pregnant
How To Watch The Perseid Meteor Shower With Your Family
Baby Care Tips
How to Care a newborn kitten
Main Tota Hare Rang Ka
Drug Free Kids
The Oedipus Complex: Understanding its Dynamics, Development, and Potential Disruptions
The Lasting Impact of Sibling and Family Comparisons on Childhood and Adulthood
Barbie: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Creativity
The Importance of a Comfort Blanket for Children: A Crucial Psychological Comfort
The Profound Nexus of Dreams and Sleep Disturbances in Juveniles: A Comprehensive Psychological and Biological Analysis
The Mysteries of Extended Breastfeeding: From Family Irritation to Mother-to-Mother Comparisons
Addressing Nightmares with Your Child: A Step towards Alleviating Fears
Essential Items Every Mom Should Carry in Her Bag for Handling Minor Mishaps
Child Development: Are You Anxious About Autistic Risks?
Autism: Tools To Adapt Yourself To Your Child’s Emotions And Unexpressed Requests
Essential Items Every Mom Should Carry in Her Bag for Handling Minor Mishaps
Why You Should Take Your Kid to Charity Shops Even If You are Wealthy
Mindfulness with Your Kids
The Psychological Contents of Halloween