McDonald’s has refurbished and turned its Tai Wo site in Hong Kong into a more sustainable place, strengthening its environmental commitment.
The Tai Wo location recently became Hong Kong’s first Leed Zero Carbon restaurant, and the design is estimated to save 848.22 metric tonnes of CO2 at the restaurant, which is comparable to planting more than 36,000 16-foot-tall trees.
According to the company, the outside facade is made from local trees that have fallen due to typhoons or old age, owing to a collaboration with eco-social startup HK Timberbank. The furniture and decor on the inside are produced from recycled materials.
McDonald’s collaborated with CLP Power Hong Kong to develop a rooftop solar power system to save electricity. Smart devices monitor energy consumption and indoor air quality throughout the area aim to encourage workers and guests to be more environmentally conscious.
This McDonald’s location has also signed a “green lease” with its landlord, Link Asset Management Limited, pledging to share sustainability statistics and adopt low-carbon operational requirements.
The eatery is also paying it forward by educating the next generation. Families can ride phone-charging bikes or play in the new education zone, which is equipped with reading material about sustainability.
It also includes a new collection of Happy Meal books and colouring games teaching young diners about environmental protection, from energy conservation to lowering carbon emissions.
