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Recyclable materials (reddthat.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Boomkop3@reddthat.com to c/zerowaste@slrpnk.net

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This may be a stupid idea, but to my knowledge metals is are some of the best materials when it comes to being easily recyclable.

Ignoring the cost and reusability, wouldn't recyclable disposable cups made of metal be a better deal than the largely incinerated plastic cups?

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[–] bstix@feddit.dk 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Maybe its me, but I don't find disposable cups convenient at all.

I already have bottles to refund, so the idea of getting drinks served in a piece of garbage for me to dispose of is just a nuisance. Also if I'm ordering for the whole family, I either need to have 4 vacant cup holders in my car or get another piece of disposable garbage to hold the disposable cups. I'd much rather have a standard PET bottle.

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 4 points 2 weeks ago

I'm with you on that one! Unfortunately that's just not most people. The best thing would be is if they'd just give up options. Sell the cup as an optional thing or something.