McDonald's charge for disposable tableware is not based on the operator's unilateral idea, but is in compliance with the relevant regulations. According to the regulations, catering enterprises are not allowed to provide consumers with free disposable tableware, including disposable chopsticks, forks and spoons. Therefore, the main reason for McDonald's to do so is to abide by the regulations, but in the eyes of users, there is also a certain selfishness and may also have a certain profit purpose. Let's take a look at the specific background of this topic. Topic background

McDonald's issued a statement to the effect that 1.5 yuan will be charged for disposable tableware in the future. Diners can choose to use disposable tableware or not, and the choice is ultimately in the hands of users. It seems to be a humanized regulation, but there are other reasons behind it. Users don't buy it. The reason is simple, because McDonald's does this against the original intention of this regulation.

let's take a look at the general content of this regulation.

article 46 of the regulations on the classified management of domestic waste in Shenzhen:

catering service and catering distribution service providers shall remind consumers to consume reasonably and order food in moderation, and shall not provide disposable tableware such as chopsticks, forks and spoons to consumers free of charge. Encourage the use of tableware that can be cleaned, disinfected and reused in catering distribution services, and provide recycling services. Support the reduction of domestic garbage such as discarded packaging materials and food residues generated by take-out. Hold large-scale mass activities and concentrate on dining, and encourage the use of recyclable tableware.

From the terms, we can see that the ultimate goal of the terms is to encourage people to use recyclable tableware, while McDonald's only charges for disposable tableware, and does not provide users with non-disposable free tableware. From the consumer's point of view, we have no choice but to accept this overlord clause and pay 1.5 yuan money, or choose not to eat it, or grab it with our hands.

to sum up, the main purpose of McDonald's charging for disposable tableware is to comply with the regulations, but it is also suspected of making a profit.