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Australia's 1,000th restaurant is powered by 100% energy from renewable resources. In total, over 25 key sustainability measures are being implemented at the new Melbourne location: recycling of Happy Meal toys, climate-neutral delivery of McDelivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash, bespoke PlayPlace made from recycled material, charging stations for electric vehicles and daylight-suitable lighting. An on-site solar array is expected to generate about 42,000 kWh of electricity annually.
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Australia's 1,000th restaurant is powered by 100% energy from renewable resources. In total, over 25 key sustainability measures are being implemented at the new Melbourne location: recycling of Happy Meal toys, climate-neutral delivery of McDelivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash, bespoke PlayPlace made from recycled material, charging stations for electric vehicles and daylight-suitable lighting. An on-site solar array is expected to generate about 42,000 kWh of electricity annually. (McDonald's Australia)
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The LEDs used in the lighting and signage at Australia's 1,000th McDonald's restaurant consume around 80 percent less energy than neon tubes. Building infrastructure and equipment are made from recycled materials and natural building materials.
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The LEDs used in the lighting and signage at Australia's 1,000th McDonald's restaurant consume around 80 percent less energy than neon tubes. Building infrastructure and equipment are made from recycled materials and natural building materials. (McDonald's Australia)
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Children are introduced to recycling with a specially designed Happy Meal collection bin. Thanks to a reverse logistics system, used Happy Meal toys are returned to the distribution company before being passed on to third parties for recycling.
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Children are introduced to recycling with a specially designed Happy Meal collection bin. Thanks to a reverse logistics system, used Happy Meal toys are returned to the distribution company before being passed on to third parties for recycling. (McDonald's Australia)
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The restaurant's solar system, including several solar panels installed on a special roof structure above the drive-thru, is expected to provide 42,000 kWh of electricity per year.
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The restaurant's solar system, including several solar panels installed on a special roof structure above the drive-thru, is expected to provide 42,000 kWh of electricity per year. (McDonald's Australia)
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For the play area, old playground equipment was converted into new climbing frames, slides and window elements. 60 percent of the playground equipment comes from old McDonald's playground equipment, the remaining 40 percent of the material is 100 percent recyclable at the end of its service life.
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For the play area, old playground equipment was converted into new climbing frames, slides and window elements. 60 percent of the playground equipment comes from old McDonald's playground equipment, the remaining 40 percent of the material is 100 percent recyclable at the end of its service life. (McDonald's Australia)
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Wheel stops and curbs in the drive-thru and parking lot are made of recycled cups and plastics.
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Wheel stops and curbs in the drive-thru and parking lot are made of recycled cups and plastics. (McDonald's Australia)
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The LEDs used in the lighting and signage at Australia's 1,000th McDonald's restaurant consume around 80 percent less energy than neon tubes. Building infrastructure and equipment are made from recycled materials and natural building materials.
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The LEDs used in the lighting and signage at Australia's 1,000th McDonald's restaurant consume around 80 percent less energy than neon tubes. Building infrastructure and equipment are made from recycled materials and natural building materials. (McDonald's Australia)
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Australia's 1,000th restaurant is powered by 100% energy from renewable resources. In total, over 25 key sustainability measures are being implemented at the new Melbourne location: recycling of Happy Meal toys, climate-neutral delivery of McDelivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash, bespoke PlayPlace made from recycled material, charging stations for electric vehicles and daylight-suitable lighting. An on-site solar array is expected to generate about 42,000 kWh of electricity annually.
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Australia's 1,000th restaurant is powered by 100% energy from renewable resources. In total, over 25 key sustainability measures are being implemented at the new Melbourne location: recycling of Happy Meal toys, climate-neutral delivery of McDelivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash, bespoke PlayPlace made from recycled material, charging stations for electric vehicles and daylight-suitable lighting. An on-site solar array is expected to generate about 42,000 kWh of electricity annually. (McDonald's Australia)
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Australia's 1,000th restaurant is powered by 100% energy from renewable resources. In total, over 25 key sustainability measures are being implemented at the new Melbourne location: recycling of Happy Meal toys, climate-neutral delivery of McDelivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash, bespoke PlayPlace made from recycled material, charging stations for electric vehicles and daylight-suitable lighting. An on-site solar array is expected to generate about 42,000 kWh of electricity annually.
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Australia's 1,000th restaurant is powered by 100% energy from renewable resources. In total, over 25 key sustainability measures are being implemented at the new Melbourne location: recycling of Happy Meal toys, climate-neutral delivery of McDelivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash, bespoke PlayPlace made from recycled material, charging stations for electric vehicles and daylight-suitable lighting. An on-site solar array is expected to generate about 42,000 kWh of electricity annually. (McDonald's Australia)
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