The "coffee cup crusade" continues... My friend and fellow blogger from Fresh Start Recycling introduced me to a cool, local and green coffee shop, Coo Coo Cafe. Rumor has it that they serve a darn fine cup o' joe. Let's all reduce our carbon footprint and do something good for this world. If you’re pro green, be sure to give Coo Coo Cafe a visit! Mother Earth will thank you.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The Coffee Cup Crusade...
Further to my previous blog post, I've been doing lots of research on how one can recycle a disposable coffee cup in Vancouver. Obviously, reusable mugs are the best option, but not always feasible. I was told by the city of Vancouver that disposable coffee cups and lids are not recyclable. Little did I know, these cups have a lining of plastic inside them that deems them non-recyclable. However, there is an alternate option - compostable cups. Here is a Vancouver based company who supplies them:
http://www.bioplasticscanada.com/?page=corncups
After they are used, these cups would be shipped to commercial composting facilities where they are then broken down. The problem is, these cups are 5 cents more expensive for coffee companies like Blenz and Starbucks to purchase. Of course, this would make their costs go up. I don't know about you, but I'm more than happy to pay an extra 5 cents for my coffee knowing that the cup won't end up in a landfill. Would you pay an extra 5 cents for a compostable cup? What are your thoughts?
http://www.bioplasticscanada.com/?page=corncups
After they are used, these cups would be shipped to commercial composting facilities where they are then broken down. The problem is, these cups are 5 cents more expensive for coffee companies like Blenz and Starbucks to purchase. Of course, this would make their costs go up. I don't know about you, but I'm more than happy to pay an extra 5 cents for my coffee knowing that the cup won't end up in a landfill. Would you pay an extra 5 cents for a compostable cup? What are your thoughts?
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
A Greener Vancouver?
It all began as I was having my morning coffee... As I took my last sip, I searched for a garbage can to toss it in. Before I launched it into the trash, I peered down at my cup. The lid is recyclable?! But why aren't we recycling it? I wonder how many Vancouver citizens are discarding these lids each morning. What about those free daily papers that I see strewn about the city? What a waste and what a mess! I would like to see a more sustainable, green Vancouver. We have such a beautiful city and I strongly feel that there should be a push for more recycling options, especially on Robson Street.
I'm sure that it would be relatively inexpensive to put some paper/plastic recycling bins on Robson street to start. I am personally willing to volunteer my time to encourage others to recycle. I can get a team of people together who could physically hold the recycling bins and approach citizens outside of establishments like Blenz and Starbucks. This would be virtually free for the city to implement. We could save a ton of materials that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Who's with me? What are your thoughts?
I'm sure that it would be relatively inexpensive to put some paper/plastic recycling bins on Robson street to start. I am personally willing to volunteer my time to encourage others to recycle. I can get a team of people together who could physically hold the recycling bins and approach citizens outside of establishments like Blenz and Starbucks. This would be virtually free for the city to implement. We could save a ton of materials that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Who's with me? What are your thoughts?
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