McDonald’s restaurants in China are replacing regular seats with on-site bicycle seats. TikTok videos that have gone viral over the past week show bicycle seats being used at McDonald’s in Guangdong.
Made from recycled plastic, the bike seats not only encourage customers to burn calories as they eat, but also allow people to charge their smartphones with the energy generated through cycling. According to McDonald’s China, there are currently 10 such “Green Bikes” at two restaurants in Guangdong and Shanghai.
“The bike generates electricity to power everyday devices like cell phones and is part of McDonald’s China’s ‘Upcycle for Good’ project,” McDonald’s China announced. “This is an initiative focused on creating plastic products from recycled materials.”
McDonald’s in China viral video
A TikTok video of a girl eating while riding a bicycle has attracted tens of millions of views. It quickly became the subject of controversy, with some viewers applauding the fast food chain’s approach and others arguing that it was just a PR stunt and didn’t help balance out the huge calorie intake. Eating fast food, even exercising while eating, can also affect digestion.
Reference: OC
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