It is estimated Australians use 1 billion disposable coffee cups each year. Coffee cups are estimated to be the second-largest contributor to litter waste after plastic bottles.
Disposable coffee cups, which look like they are made of paper, have been found to contain plastics that do not break down and are damaging to the environment. Contrary to popular belief, they are not recycled. Takeaway coffee cups are lined on the inside with a plastic film, making them notoriously difficult to recycle.
Next time you go out, doesn’t matter where – to your local café, mall, office, beach or barbeque, count how many disposable coffee cups you see. Chances are you’ll see the very best of what convenience has to offer: paper cups, plastic cups, styrofoam cups, and those not-quite-paper, not-quite-plastic who-knows-what-it-is coffee cups.
But this is changing fast, and the solution is so easy it’s almost laughable. BYO coffee cups! KeepCups have a large range of trendy glass & plastic cups. BYO cup can make a hugh difference to the amount of waste we leave behind from our love affair with coffee.
Many responsible cafes are building a culture of BYO coffee cup and get a discount, creating loyalty around anyone keen to save a cup or a buck. Ask you cafe for a discount for BYO you cup.
Read more about how the University of Melbourne saved over 5,900 kg of plastic sent to the landfill every year.
Its time to get a mug, you mug, start making a difference, one coffee at a time. Talk to your mate, work colleges and family and lets change the way we drink coffee.
Where can you get a KeepCup from and help out a real worth cause?
Ben Williams needs to raise $150,000.00 for a new vehicle that he can drive from his wheelchair. Ben Willy's Wheels is selling the full range of KeepCups to help raise these funds. If you purchase your KeepCup from Ben Willy's Wheels your not only helping him with his fundraising but help the environment with changing the way in which you drink your coffee. To place your order contact Ben - benwilly@bigpond.com or 0409 946 866.
