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Recyclable materials (reddthat.com)

submitted 2 years ago by Boomkop3@reddthat.com to c/zerowaste@slrpnk.net

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This may be a stupid idea, but to my knowledge metals is are some of the best materials when it comes to being easily recyclable.

Ignoring the cost and reusability, wouldn't recyclable disposable cups made of metal be a better deal than the largely incinerated plastic cups?

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[–] bstix@feddit.dk 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

IMO, we don't need disposable cups of any kind at all. They could as well serve a can or bottle in drive-thrus.

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ye, but that would defeat the point of it being super convenient

[–] gazter@aussie.zone 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm not sure I understand. Are you saying cups are more convenient than cans or bottles?

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No, the convenience (for most people) I think is in that they are able to get a drink regardless of planning. As long as they're in a car, they can get drive trough drinks. No need to have cups ready in the car.

[–] gazter@aussie.zone 0 points 2 years ago

Ah, I see. I think the original comment was saying that there's no need for a cup- A can is much more convenient, and you don't need to be carrying a cup already.

[–] tehWrapper@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

A can holds it shape cause it has the top and bottom. To make an aluminum cup would take a fair amount more aluminum and cost a fair bit more. It would prob be better, but no one is going to pay that much and toss them.