McDonald's McFlurry getting eco-friendly packaging

Starting Sept. 10, McDonald’s is rolling out the Mini McFlurry — a small serving of the chain's sweet treat.

The fast-food restaurant also announced it's making efforts to be more eco-friendly and is stepping up “its commitment to sustainability by phasing out plastic McFlurry cup lids.

"Both the Mini and Regular McFlurry will now be served in a more environmentally friendly four-flap cup, which will help reduce waste and advance our goal of sourcing 100% of primary guest packaging from renewable, recycled or certified materials by the end of 2025," the company said. “Whether classic Oreo is your go-to, you’re more of an M&M’S loyalist, or you love to try our limited-time special flavors… this is one more delicious way to enjoy the McFlurry.”

The mini treat sweet will be available in participating restaurants across the U.S for a limited time.

McDonalds said the eco-friendly cups are already available in some of its international stores in Canada and Indonesia.

“Packaging updates like this matter,” the company's' Chief Impact Officer of North America Michael Gonda said. “Not only is this a fun new way for our U.S. fans to enjoy the McFlurry; we're also moving one step closer to fulfilling our packaging and waste commitments.”

McDonald’s limited time McFlurry sensations include the classic Oreo or M&M’s versions as well as newcomers Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry featuring vanilla soft-serve blended ice cream with banana and strawberry clusters and chocolatey, crunchy pieces of Kit Kat wafer bites, and the Grandma McFlurry that combines "delicious syrup and chopped candy pieces" mixed into vanilla soft serve, according to the company.

Contributing: Gabe Hauari

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