How do I know this when I do not go through their door or buy their products? I know this because the empties are everywhere littering the roads, the gutters and grass verges.

Displayed on the side of each container it says, quote: “Sharing our love of good food!” Nowhere does it say to dispose of the product responsibly. 

McDonald’s are very slick at promoting their food and drink range. They are not very good at promoting thoughtful and intelligent disposal once the food and drink is finished with. 

Granted that McDonald’s can’t be accountable for their products once they leave the building but, correct me if I’m wrong, nowhere in their advertisements in the media, especially  television, have I seen anything to suggest that they care once the food or drink goes out the door.

McDonald’s is not alone with their empty containers littering the streets. KFC and others contribute, but it would appear that McDonald’s outsell their rivals 10 to one. 

Australians have become a lazy, slovenly lot. The evidence is there in the streets, in the school grounds and all public places, including the new skate park in March Street. 

It could perhaps be a step in the right direction if McDonald’s had printed on their products something like: “Don’t throw it ... stow it!”

Bruce C Martin,

Orange