5 most sustainably designed McDonald’s in the world

In 2021, McDonald’s unveiled the UK’s first net-zero carbon restaurant in Market Drayton, Shropshire. The sustainable design building design by Hertfordshire studio Scurr Architects incorporates recycled and natural materials, wind turbines, and solar panels to meet net-zero standards in construction and operation.

Wool insulation, recycled IT equipment cladding, and reused coffee beans for signage are among the eco-friendly features. The car park utilises kerbstones made from recycled plastic bottles, reducing carbon emissions, while the restaurant’s drive-thru lane is constructed from recycled tires, and power is generated by on-site wind turbines and solar panels, producing 60,000 kilowatt hours of energy annually.

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