World’s Largest McDonald’s Franchise Makes ‘Revolutionary’ Change to Food Packaging: ‘A Crucial Step’

The world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchise is giving fans of the brand’s iconic golden arches another reason to smile after announcing a healthier and more sustainable packaging solution.

As detailed by Packaging Strategies, Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., which operates in Latin America and the Caribbean, has adopted J&J Green Paper’s “revolutionary” Janus technology to guard against greasy or soggy food packaging.

The organic compound will replace a dirty, fuel-based polyethylene coating that has been criticized for the worrying presence of cancer-linked PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – also commonly known as “forever chemicals.”

“We are pleased to play a leadership role in introducing JANUS technology to the global food and beverage industry with Arcos Dorados and a local packaging supplier,” said Rick Bulman, CEO of J&J Green Paper, in a press release published by Packaging Strategies. “We view the incorporation of viable green technologies like JANUS into this ecosystem as a crucial step towards our shared vision of a healthy and sustainable future, free of toxic materials.”

Janus coating is completely biodegradable, recyclable and compostable, leading the way in reducing the incredible amount of toxic waste generated by the fast food industry which includes more than 500,000 restaurants worldwide, according to IBIS World.

“With each passing day, we learn more about the catastrophic effects of nanoplastics on our health. Our JANUS solution uses what would otherwise be waste to immediately combat the dangers of plastic in paper and food packaging,” added Bulman , according to Packaging Strategies.

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McDonald’s has taken promising steps to contribute to a greener future, including reducing dirty virgin energy-based plastics in its Happy Meal toys by almost 50% since 2018, switching to paper-based straws in markets Europeans and working with its suppliers. donate food to support charities in the United States.

It has also made adjustments to reduce pollution from its restaurants, businesses and supply chains, joining the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign alongside thousands of other businesses engaged in initiatives environmentally friendly.

However, the brand’s reliance on single-use packaging – a problem across the fast food industry – remains a major concern. Karma Wallet estimates that the fast food giant is responsible for approximately 3.3 tons of packaging waste every minute.

While it’s unclear whether McDonald’s will eventually phase out reusable options, using your own takeout containers when possible is one way to individually reduce your contribution to single-use waste. At the same time, the recent announcement is a positive development in the brand’s goal to adopt more circular solutions to create a healthier, cleaner future.

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