McDonald's fries and Chicken McNuggets in paper sleeves

[bcla]

Traditionally it was small fries in paper and then regular in cardboard. Then came the split into medium/large with the familiar red cardboard carton. But now I've been to a few locations where medium or large now come in paper. Some locations still use cartons though, but they're not always properly prepped (i.e. pinching out the corners so it's properly expanded)

Also - Chicken McNuggets have been coming in paper recently. I've been having them since they first became available, and they were always in some sort of carton - whether it was cardboard or styrofoam. I do get 4 piece in a sleeve that says 6 piece though.

Still - I come from a time when McDonald's still used styrofoam. I guess paper uses less material.

 

[momz]

Are you at an airport?

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Our still come in cardboard boxes for nuggets and the cardboard sleeves for fries - at least as of this past weekend.

 

[bcla]

Are you at an airport?

That’s not my photo. But it looks like a waiting area.

 

[JimMIA]

These difficult times are filled with many challenges.

 

[sam_gordon]

Traditionally it was small fries in paper and then regular in cardboard. Then came the split into medium/large with the familiar red cardboard carton. But now I've been to a few locations where medium or large now come in paper. Some locations still use cartons though, but they're not always properly prepped (i.e. pinching out the corners so it's properly expanded)

Also - Chicken McNuggets have been coming in paper recently. I've been having them since they first became available, and they were always in some sort of carton - whether it was cardboard or styrofoam. I do get 4 piece in a sleeve that says 6 piece though.

Still - I come from a time when McDonald's still used styrofoam. I guess paper uses less material.

OK.

I think places got away from Styrofoam because it wasn't good in the landfill. But I remember my first job at Hardees and packing burgers in the appropriate container.

 

[bcla]

OK.

I think places got away from Styrofoam because it wasn't good in the landfill. But I remember my first job at Hardees and packing burgers in the appropriate container.

The move away from the clamshell package started in Berkeley, California back in 1988. McDonald's finally got rid of their use in the US in 1990. However, they were ordering specific paper/cardboard packaging specifically for Berkeley, or any other location that wanted it. Remember the McDLT which had a two compartment package meant to keep the hot parts from making the cold vegetable soggy until it was assembled? The styrofoam was supposed to insulate it, but in Berkeley they had a cardboard version.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-06-16-mn-6881-story.html

 

[sam_gordon]

The move away from the clamshell package started in Berkeley, California back in 1988. McDonald's finally got rid of their use in the US in 1990. However, they were ordering specific paper/cardboard packaging specifically for Berkeley, or any other location that wanted it. Remember the McDLT which had a two compartment package meant to keep the hot parts from making the cold vegetable soggy until it was assembled? The styrofoam was supposed to insulate it, but in Berkeley they had a cardboard version.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-06-16-mn-6881-story.html

So you knew all that, but you said

I guess paper uses less material.

Again, I say, OK.

 

[bcla]

So you knew all that, but you said

Again, I say, OK.

I knew McDonald's went away from styrofoam 30 years ago. But paper sleeves were only for small fries. There's no city ordinance that says that they can't serve fries in the traditional open cardboard carton. There are a few places that charge for a disposable cup now, even though they're paper cups.

 

[sam_gordon]

I knew McDonald's went away from styrofoam 30 years ago. But paper sleeves were only for small fries. There's no city ordinance that says that they can't serve fries in the traditional open cardboard carton. There are a few places that charge for a disposable cup now, even though they're paper cups.

Huh? There's no city ordinance that says they have to serve fries in the traditional open cardboard carton either. They're a business, they can serve how they want. Maybe they ran out of the cardboard cartons, maybe they decided the paper was cheaper. As long as you get the same amount of fries, who cares?

 

[bcla]

Huh? There's no city ordinance that says they have to serve fries in the traditional open cardboard carton either. They're a business, they can serve how they want. Maybe they ran out of the cardboard cartons, maybe they decided the paper was cheaper. As long as you get the same amount of fries, who cares?

It just feels different. What fast food packaging is more iconic than the McDonald's cardboard carton?

 

[JimMIA]

What fast food packaging is more iconic than the McDonald's cardboard carton?

To be perfectly honest, that is a question I have never really fully considered. I'll get back to you.

 

[littlejimmy]

To be perfectly honest, that is a question I have never really fully considered. I'll get back to you.

Seriously, you have never considered that question. I am shocked I tell you.

 

[soccerdad72]

I don't think I've ever been bored enough to consider this topic.

 

[bcla]

To be perfectly honest, that is a question I have never really fully considered. I'll get back to you.

My top 3:

McDonald's french fry carton
KFC bucket
McDonald's Happy Meal box.

 

[littlejimmy]

My top 3:

McDonald's french fry carton
KFC bucket
McDonald's Happy Meal box.

top 10 or it doesn't count....

 

[lanejudy]

McDonald's Happy Meal box.

we often get Happy Meals in a bag not a box...

 

[Snowflakey]

Our McDonalds are now giving paper straws. They are absolutely AWFUL!!! Changes the taste of the coke.

 

[bcla]

top 10 or it doesn't count....

OK. I'll fill it out. With pictures.

1) McDonald's cardboard french fry carton.

2) KFC bucket.

3) McDonald's Happy Meal box.

4) KFC box.

5) McDonald's sundae cup.

6) In-N-Out cup. I know this is regional.

7) Domino's box. I getting expansive on the definition of fast food.

8) White Castle box.

9) Burger King chicken fries box.

10) Taco Bell Doritos Locos Taco sleeve.

 

[bcla]

Our McDonalds are now giving paper straws. They are absolutely AWFUL!!! Changes the taste of the coke.

I don't get paper straws. They start getting soft rather quickly. There are straws made of compostable materials that feel like plastic but can survive hours in liquid before they start getting mushy.