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the use of paper cups and plates are not environmently friendly and what could be the replacement
July 14, 2009 - 06:34 AM
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Today, even though the manufacturers claim that the use of paper cups and plates for ceremonies and other functions is helping to reduce financial costs but it is also a cost on the environment which is a serious concern to so many of us as they are in no way environmental friendly. Therefore, we will appreciate your contributions on this issue by kindly giving your suggestions as possible solutions for this problem because we are about launching a serious campaign on this issue especially for the manufacturers and other users.
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Re: the use of paper cups and plates are not environmently friendly and what could be the replacement
July 14, 2009 - 11:21 AM
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as an alternative, in India, we used to use disposable terracotta cups/ potteries in public eateries, canteens or even in INidan Railways, where huge number of tea-stall or hawkers are found selling tea/cofee. This is a great envioronment-friendly way to reduce use of PLastic.
But this is upon individual choice how can we decrease or end our consumption using common sense. Instead of using paper/fiber plates they can hire a bunch of utensils from a small-scale business.
P.S> I think this thread should not be under Current Events, Moderators please remove it to 'projects'.
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Re: the use of paper cups and plates are not environmently friendly and what could be the replacement
July 14, 2009 - 05:48 PM
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biodegradable paper plates and cups. or biodegradable plastic ones.
i work at the farmers market in my town some weekends helping my dad sell veggies and what not, and our plastic bags are biodegradeable, and so are the little plastic cups we use to sell raspberries.
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Re: the use of paper cups and plates are not environmently friendly and what could be the replacement
August 13, 2009 - 09:57 PM
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Here in my country, there is one way of packing foods which was used in the early times, even before styros and plastics were even used. I think some of you are familiar with it.
Weaved inside the leaves, the most common are banana or coconut; rice, viands and other delicacies are packed before being served in the table or picnic area. Such practice can still be observed in the provinces, specially in the Visayas area.
To add, one food retail has adopted the said packaging style and has even used it a marketing strategy to differentiate from other competitors.
Binalot, as what the business is called, employes banana leaves to serve Filipino dishes. And to comment, although new, they have been effective with it.
I'll try to research more about this.
I also hope to hear from others. Thank you for opening the discussion.
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Re: the use of paper cups and plates are not environmently friendly and what could be the replacement
August 14, 2009 - 01:57 PM
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whatsername wrote:
biodegradable paper plates and cups. or biodegradable plastic ones.
I agree, I feel biodegrable plates and cups would be ideal.
This post was edited on: 2009-08-14 at 03:08 PM by: filmmaker
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Re: the use of paper cups and plates are not environmently friendly and what could be the replacement
August 28, 2009 - 02:51 PM
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I like the idea of recycled plastic out of the waste stream - it helps heal the environment while building a demand for recycled plastic. Non-leaching, BPA-free products (check out http://yourgreenfriend.com/back-to-school-product-spotlight/ for some examaples of what I mean) are what I'd go with.
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Re: the use of paper cups and plates
August 29, 2009 - 11:10 AM
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If the potential waste of the cups and plates are more of a concern than the cost, you should use non-disposables. You can rent them at larger party rental places or caterers. You have to worry about the man power needed to clean them afterwards, but they are reused over and over again. You have to decide for the environment or the cost. In some way, the paper or plastic will cause waste. Even biodegradables take time to breakdown.
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Re: the use of paper cups and plates are not environmently friendly and what could be the replacement
September 27, 2009 - 09:18 PM
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i agree. Although biodegradable is a better alternative to plastic and paper, it is still disposable (ie. thrown away after one use). There are still environmental costs associated with manufacturing biodegradable materials, and since they are disposable there is a constant need to keep manufacturing these products. The best alternative is to go with non-disposable products which can be used over and over again.
One thing to be aware of with biodegradable products is that if they are thrown into landfills, they will not degrade. All biodegradable products need exposure to oxygen and sunlight to break down. So if you are using biodegradable products it is important that they don't go to landfills, otherwise the environmental benefits of using biodegradable products is redundant.
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