Green Coffee Cups Save Shop Money
The biodegradable coffee cups used at Outback Java Shacks in northern Montana are not only more eco-friendly than traditional cups, they are also more economical, according to The Daily InterLake.
The Shacks use a single cup instead of a cup and java jacket like most coffee shops. Sturdy corrugated paper surrounds the smooth interior of the cup, creating a layer of insulation while also separating the consumer’s hand from the heat.
Owner Nigle Cini spends a penny less per biodegradable cup than he would for a traditional cup and java jacket. He imports directly from the manufacturer in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The cups do have a toxicity level of 7 percent (from the waterproofing material), but are an improvement of the normal 25 percent of traditional cups. They are easily recycled or composted.
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