# McDonalds
A conversation about working to protect the planet, featuring observations from the public.
Response pending
Sustainable
What is good and lasting, from the perspective of environmentally-oriented customers
Exterior looks like it would last a long time … and seems natural. Perhaps an opportunity, in the future, for requiring carbon-infused concrete?
Low flow toilets … especially important in California. Is this common across all of their restaurants?
No paper towels! Neither the use of resources nor the creation of waste.
Stainless steal looks like it would last a long time. In designing new facilities, could be an opportunity to support green steel manufacturers/
No plastic ketchup packets !!
Table tops look durable and natural.
Minimal packaging … and probably biodegradable. Is this soy Ink?
Earthy-looking ceramic floors look timeless and should be durable.
Lights appear to be LEDs
They joined the Clean Energy Buyers Association. I wonder how much of their energy actually comes from renewables.
They appear to be experimenting with reusable containers in France.
Dishwashers would reduce solid waste and make sense.
Unsustainable
What is wasteful or an opportunity for improvement
Solar canopy in parking lot would provide shade and help power a facility that is likely use a lot of energy.
Faucet was running. Install automatic faucets.
Is there any way these can be made of compostible plastic? These just go right to the landfill.
Ugh. “Billions of single-use plastic straws served.” Can they be made of compostible plastic?
Can they work plant material into their meats?
These go right to landfill …at scale. Can they be made of compostible plastic … or be smaaller, perhaps digital?
This image of a tiny solar panel … in their sustainability plan online … feels totally false, given the amount of energy these facilities are likely to use. #greenwash
Earthy-looking ceramic floors look timeless and should be durable.
Solutions
Conduct Building Energy Audit
Maximize On-Site Solar
Show Energy Use to Building Occupants
Retrofit Building to Save Energy
Purchase Renewable Energy
Use Software to Manage Energy
Upgrade HVAC System
Heat Water with Solar Energy
Use Reusable Flatware / Install Dishwashers
Use Containers Made from Recycled & Compostable Materials
Use Recycled Paper or other Sustainable Alternatives
Provide Clearly Marked Recycling Facilities
Use a Green Bank
Purchase Green Insurance
Pivot to More Sustainable Business
Set Aggressive Goals for Reducing Carbon
Regulate Employee Travel
Solicit Employee or Customer Ideas About Reducing Waste
Allow Employees to Work from Home
Incentivize Use of Public Transportation or Car Pooling
Set Challenging Standards for Supply Chain
Convene Industry Peers to Promote Sustainability
Lobby for Sensible Green Policy
Fund Industry Sustainability Organizations
Identify Unsustainable Products
Buy Green Alternatives at Scale to Drive the Price Down
Seek Alternatives to Unsustainable Products
Promote Alternatives to Unsustainable Products
Electrify Transportation
Provide Vehicle Charging
Convert Waste to Energy
Install Food Digesters
Install Automatic Faucets
Recycle Water
Collect Rain Water
Replace grass with native alternatives
Get Certified as Green Business
What the company is doing in each of these areas …and how far along they are.
Get LEED Certified
Become a B-Corp
Join 1% for the Planet