I agree that a recyclable alternative could be created but most companies wouldn’t do this as it would cost them money and take some effort on their part.

All business’ and individuals using different ways or products reducing plastic is good.

Big W had very good small books for a few weeks. You didn’t even have to shop there but it did encourage people to do so.

It would be great if these things could be banned!! I don’t buy Maccas for my kids (they don’t eat it, they just play) and don’t get the Coles mini’s when they come out. I think BigW’s books and Woolies learning tiles were much better options.
I wish I could say don’t buy them, but if they’re not on offer, then the option to choose just isn’t there.

very hard call as they probably wouldn’t offer the cheap meal pack to kids without the toy, although surely there must be some other attractive offering they can come up with that is more sustainable and marketable.

Can’t see it changing

They’ve used non plastic toys in the past, maybe if they made better toys, I’d be more likely to buy them 🙂

Difficult to say. It has to be something cheap for McDonalds, otherwise they would stop altogether the Happy Meals.

I’m sure they could come up with some other ideas that don’t use plastic … or at least use recyclable materials.

Maccas is a treat so I have no issue with the toy. Mine only get it a few times per year

I would be happy if they ditch these promotions,same for Coles and Woolies. If they’re desperate to do a promotion why not something educational or a book.

Perhaps if they could make the toys recyclable, using plastic such as that tubs are made from with the recyclable logo on them.

Consumers can say no to toys.

One of my daughter’s was Happy meal mad for many years. The toy’s are a big seller for the fast food chain.

Parents can ask for the meal with no toy if they wish.

I’d really prefer to get a book or something anyway.

Providing there is a healthy choice option I don’t see the harm in giving a child a toy. It would be the same as going to a Department store and buying one. They too are not environmentally friendly toys.

It’s about demand as long as it gets them customers through the door they will do it.

I agree. These toys are not worth the resources and environmental impact they have.

I think they should be more environmentally friendly and encourage healthier meal choices.