Why Did Mcdonald'S Switch To Plastic Cups 2024. In 2024 we plan to increase the recycled content of our plastic drinks lids from 40% to 100%. The switch to plastic cups is part of mcdonald’s broader sustainability efforts, aiming for all.

But that image won’t be around much longer. Mcdonald’s joins starbucks & closed loop partners in groundbreaking partnership to develop a recyclable and/or compostable cup solution through nextgen cup consortium and challenge.