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| Plastic cups better for environment than mugs |
| 2007-12-08 |
| Although most people think that plastic coffee cups are bad for the environment, a TNO study commissioned by the Disposables Foundation of the Benelux (SDB) now indicates that disposable cups create less of an impact on the environment. The SDB announced this on Friday. Plastic and paper cups cause less harm to the environment than porcelain or ceramic mugs. Washing the mugs apparently causes more damage to the environment than the production of the disposable cups. "The results of the comparison clearly indicate that disposable (coffee) cups cause the least damage to the environment," a spokesperson for the SDB said. |
| Posted by:lotp |
| #7 Actually I've a big fan of starting this concept in the prison system. Why do they need spoons or knives anyway? cutting out liquids altogether who be the most environmentally correct usage of water. |
| Posted by: Red Dawg 2007-12-08 17:03 |
| #6 Is nothing sacred? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2007-12-08 15:38 |
| #5 cuz bread shanks aren't very effective - no matter how hard the crust is... |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-12-08 13:17 |
| #4 We should all eat and drink out of breadbowls, that way there is no waste or dishes. Actually I've a big fan of starting this concept in the prison system. Why do they need spoons or knives anyway? |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2007-12-08 13:00 |
| #3 Save the World. Kill Yourself. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2007-12-08 10:40 |
| #2 "Washing the mugs apparently causes more damage to the environment" The answer is obvious! Don't wash the mugs. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2007-12-08 09:08 |
| #1 There's nothing we can do short of using a hemp (not nylon) rope with 13 twists to please Ghaia. |
| Posted by: Thomas Woof 2007-12-08 04:57 |