McDonald's is launching its McPlant vegan burger in 250 UK restaurants this week

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The fast-food chain is attempting to "look after the planet"

McDonald's is introducing its new vegan burger across the UK this week, as part of its pledge to do more to "look after the planet".

According to the Mirror, the McPlant vegan burger will be offered at 250 McDonald's restaurants from Wednesday (October 13), before being rolled out to every outlet in the UK from January 1 2022.

The McPlant burger is completely vegan, and made up of a Beyond Meat patty, vegan cheese, and the classic toppings of gherkins, tomato, lettuce, ketchup and a vegan burger sauce.

The offering will be enclosed in a classic sesame seed bun.

McDonald's first ever plant-based burger - the McPlant burger (Image: McDonalds/PA Wire)

Cost-wise, it's the same as other McDonald's products - the new burger will be either £3.49 or £4.89 as part of a meal with chips and a drink.

McDonald's UK & Ireland have said the fast-food giant wants to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 to help support the planet and the communities its serves.

They're also planning on making all customer packaging out of renewable, recycled or certified sources, and to make sure it's all recyclable or compostable by 2024.

Paul Pomroy, Chief Executive of McDonald’s UK & Ireland, said: “McDonald’s has a long history of taking action where it really matters to the communities we serve. But we are at a moment now where we need to accelerate our ambition and work even harder to look after each other and the planet."

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