Around the world, bee colonies are dying to alarming levels. To give you an idea, in the United States alone, it is estimated that 44% of the colonies were lost in 2016 alone.

There are many reasons behind these daunting numbers, and most boil down to human activities, such as excessive pesticide use, diesel ejection, intense farming practices, and the introduction of new parasitic species.

If the situation with bees does not improve soon, we may face a huge collapse in the food business. (Photo: Playback / NORDDDB)

The concern is that bees are an integral part of various ecosystems, pollinating over 80% of our plantations. If they continue to die on this scale, we can say goodbye to various plants that feed us, as well as a whole host of other creatures that need them too.

In this scenario, a McDonald's in Sweden decided to help this important species by implanting hives on the roof of their cafeterias. Some branches are also planting flowers outside, promoting a bee-friendly environment.

To honor all these attitudes, the brand has hired a carpenter to make "the smallest McDonald's of all, " which also houses, in fact, a fully functional hive. (Photo: Playback / NORDDDB)

This has also helped to increase its population in the Scandinavian country. The small building features a fast food sign, drive-thru entrance, seating space and even small glass advertisements! The details are striking, and nothing goes unnoticed by customers who spot the "McColmies".

With about 37, 000 eateries around the globe, the Swedish initiative could mean huge help to bees, if adopted by other countries. (Photo: Playback / NORDDDB)

"We have a lot of franchises dedicated to our sustainable work. It's good to be able to use our relevance to extend such an incredible idea, " Christoffer Rönnblad, marketing director at McDonald's in Sweden, told Adweek.