Posted by Sam McCurdy
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We all know that Greater Melbourne is the coffee capital of Australia, if not the world! Many people feel unable to start their busy day without their takeaway coffee. It is really a very social thing!
Did you know that disposable coffee cups are not recyclable and must go in the rubbish bin?
Even 'compostable' or biodegradable coffee cups cannot be recycled and cannot go in your compost or Food and Garden waste bin, because Australia's existing composting facilities can’t process them effectively.
Using a reusable coffee cup to get a takeaway coffee helps reduce waste going into landfill, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Did you know most cafes are accepting reusable coffee cups? So remember to bring yours next time you head out for a take away coffee to help reduce waste. Also, many cafes offer a small discount to those who provide their own reusable cup.
Note that there are no health standards or regulations preventing businesses from taking your clean reusable coffee cup for use.
Let's do our bit for Rotary's 7th area of focus "Supporting the environment"!