Despite what you might think, takeaway cups are not recyclable in Ireland and many other countries. This means that we dispose of over 22,000 single use cups each hour generally through incineration or landfill.
Despite what you might think, takeaway cups are not recyclable in Ireland and many other countries. This means that we dispose of over 22,000 single use cups each hour generally through incineration or landfill.
Apart from logistical problems with recyclable or compostable takeaway cups, both of these options use up valuable resources for what is essentially a single-use item. Both require raw materials and energy to make, transport and dispose of them, these resources can never be recouped.
If we use reusable cups we can save all those resources! Please join our campaign to reduce takeaway coffee cups.
take action!Yes there are recyclable and compostable cups on the market in ireland but due to the unique collection system in place for recyclables it does not allow for these to be placed in the recycle bin. The reason for this is the mixed recyclables are sorted by machines which cannot differentiate between the various types of single use cups meaning that they potentially end up in the paper stream and cause contamination.
These are still single use items depleting natural resources and promoting the unsustainable linear economy encouraging a make, take and throwaway lifestyle.
the circular economy
VOICE is a member-based environmental Charity established in 1997. We currently focus our attention on waste and water issues. VOICE membership represents people from across Ireland and reflects the growing concern that Irish people have for the quality of their environment.
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