McDonald’s is giving its McFlurry a makeover
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Nearly a year after McDonald’s ditched the hollow plastic spoon, more changes are coming for the McFlurry.
Nearly a year after McDonald’s ditched the hollow plastic spoon, more changes are coming for the McFlurry. Beginning September 10, the chain is eliminating the plastic, dome-shaped lid and serving the ice cream treat in a new cardboard cup that has four flaps to cover the top. The update is the latest in the company’s attempts at making environmentally friendly changes over the past several years. Reducing plastic has been a part of the company’s stated goals amid criticism of its ongoing pollution problems. In particular, plastic straws can increase ocean pollution and introduce microplastics that can harm marine wildlife. McDonald’s set a goal in 2018 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its offices and restaurants by 36% between 2015 and 2030. In 2021, the chain switched out some of its plastic Happy Meal toys for 3-D paper-based toys that customers can put together themselves. In 2023, McDonald’s phased out the McFlurry plastic spoon, which doubled as a spindle that inserted into a machine to mix in the toppings. The chain replaced it with a reusable spindle that was cleaned after every use and gave customers a smaller black spoon that uses less plastic. Also rolling out next week is a smaller McFlurry serving size, called the Mini McFlurry, for customers looking for a petite or more budget-appeasing dessert option. The cups are half the larger size and will also be served in the new cups.
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