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Re: Tim Horton’s Is Recycling Cups in North Vancouver

RobertDaniel — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:53:33 -0000

I agree with nick on this issue - it is fairly pointless switching to a more recyclable material if there is not the necessary recycling infrastructure to support it. If (for example) PLA coated cups are simply thrown in the trash, then they will not degrade any faster than ordinary disposable cups.

Re: Tim Horton’s Is Recycling Cups in North Vancouver

buzz — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:03:54 -0000

Turns cups into roofing and cardboard boxes? Sounds like recycling to me.

I get that lined cups are not recyclable in the traditional way, and need special treatments (that's why it's taken so long and recyclability is not consistent from neighborhood to neighborhood), but isn't this a good first step?

Re: Tim Horton’s Is Recycling Cups in North Vancouver

nick81 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:26:12 -0000

Their cups actually aren't recyclable. In fact, no hot drinking cups are yet. And a lot of the blame is on cities across North America that don't have the recycling infrastructures in-place. What Tim's has done is hired a private recycling company to turn the cups into cardboard boxes and roofing paper.
And yes, reusable mugs are still the way to go! Many retailers even offer a discount if you bring one in.

Re: Tim Horton’s Is Recycling Cups in North Vancouver

Mina — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:49:07 -0000

People need to buy reusable thermos-type mugs to take with them and get filled! Thats even better!