Recycle True or False?
By Artemeis
@artemeis (4189)
China
August 1, 2016 10:31am CST
There was an interesting article from BBC and I am wondering if Starbucks and Costa coffee takeaway cups are not really environmentally friendly. It was reported that their takeaway cups are non recyclable because to make these cups waterproof, the seemingly cardboard material cup is fused with polyethylene, a material that cannot be separated out again in a standard recycling mill. Also, it is reported that these cups are not really made from recycled materials but virgin pulps to ensure the containment of these hot beverages.
If what is being reported is true, then it is shocking that the authorities and relevant environmental organizations must have been turning a blind eye intentionally from these abusive multinational companies. I am really shock to see this happening and evidently even more concern since Starbucks in China does not give a hoot when they served all customers with these non environmental friendly cups regardless if you are having the beverage inside their premises or not.
How could authorities and relevant organizations let this happen?
Reference:
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36882799
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@asfarasiknow (3340)
• Bournemouth, England
5 Oct 16
There is now talk of a 5 pence charge for every cup like this in the UK because only 1 in 400 get to be recycled. This follows the 5 pence charge for plastic shopping bags, which has had a huge effect in reducing the number thrown away.
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@artemeis (4189)
• China
5 Oct 16
I doubt if the numbers will be reducing since there's really not much to help track where these unfriendly cups are going. It is really horrific to learn what these corporations have been doing exploiting the systems of the countries they are in.
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@asfarasiknow (3340)
• Bournemouth, England
5 Oct 16
@artemeis It worked with the plastic bags because shoppers brought them back and used them again but it's hard to imagine people doing that with these types of cups.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
12 Aug 16
The government or environmental protection agencies should stop it; or that company should take the first step if it claims it is pro-environment.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
17 Aug 16
@artemeis just faking it to get the support/patronage of environment-conscious customers? Maybe!
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Aug 16
You would think that China would have a program in place .I would be writing some letters.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Aug 16
@artemeis ....That is a shame. Recycling makes so much sense in this day and age.
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