The protest today at McDonald's organised by Bridgend Youth Council was a very successful protest. There was over 50 young people present, and two protests were organised- one outside Pencoed McDonald's, and also in Bridgend. All were clad in sparkly McDonald's- esque hats, and t-shirts sporting the words 'Recycle ur McRubbish'. They managed to encourage people to sign their petition, and to speak to a representative from McDonald's. The aim now is for the Youth Council to prepare for a meeting with McDonald's, with plans and new ideas of how the company can recycle, and initiate energy saving schemes for the area. Such schemes have taken place in Sheffield according to the company.
McDonald's has been targeted by the youth group as part of a wider campaign to raise awareness amongst companies of the importance of recycling. I sincerely hope the Officials at McDonald's will listen to the students. More protesting and campaigning is needed to put pressure on such companies to change their working practices.
A delegation of the Youth Council are travelling to London on Tuesday to talk with representatives from McDonald's at their Central Office.
Good luck, and I look forward to taking part in future campaigns!
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