Free reusables,25p charge on disposables and green slogans in cafes could cut some of 2.5bn cups thrown away each year, finds studyIncentives such as a tax on disposable coffee cups or free reuseable replacements could aid cut the number thrown away in the UK every year by between 50m and 300m, or according to original research.
An estimated 2.5bn throwaway coffee cups are used in the UK every year by consumers buying coffee from chains and cafes,creating approximately 25000 tonnes of waste. [br] Related: Switch disposable coffee cups for reusables, urge campaign groups Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com