On Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:05:14 -0500, "Ed Pawlowski"
> wrote:

> ?
> "ImStillMags" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Jan 19, 7:00 am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> >> Sounds like a good plan to me.
> >>
> >> http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_V...&code=Ne2&cate...
> >>
> >> Lou
> >
> > I applaud their efforts. Unfortunately here in the US I suspect
> > that the vast majority of cups are takeout so they will still use
> > paper. However, they do use recycled paper and the cups can be
> > recycled as well.
>
> Foam cups can be recycled also. The problem is, we don't. Most times they
> just go to the trash and, hopefully, to a trash to energy plant where they
> become fuel for a powerplant. Disposables are borderline compared to the
> energy of handling and washing a ceramic or glass cup.

Borderline? What about the bad things we need to be aware of with
plastics? Styrofoam is a plastic AFAIK.

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