----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 9:47
AM
Subject: RE: [GreenYes] Biodegradable
cups for SolFest 2002
good
idea. or using recyclable single serve. Sometimes I don't
like when reusable cups are offered because if often seems who needs another
mug or cup - and i think they often end up in the trash anyway...but better
than throwaways.
I've
often thought about offering disposible cups but charging for them...making
people read that they're being charged 50c or a dollar or something for not
bringing their own cup. This is something i've considered for
meetings...free drinks if you bring your own or $2 (donation to cause) if you
need a paper one.
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I
realize that you're looking for a supplier of degradable cups, but have you
considered simply not supplying disposable cups? By going against the
"standard" procedure of giving disposables away for free, you'd make those
attending the Fest acutely aware of the waste issue. Of course, you'll
need to offer inexpensive re-usables for sale, or you'll have dehydrated
people all over your venue, and that would never do.
Sharon
Gates
Recycling Specialist
City of Long Beach,
California
562/570-4694
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| "Paul Rosenbloom"
<paul_rosenbloom@hotmail.com>
Sent by: owner-greenyes@grrn.org
07/08/2002 11:46 AM
Please respond to "Paul Rosenbloom"
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To: greenyes@grrn.org
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Subject: [GreenYes]
Biodegradable cups for SolFest
2002 |
Hello-
I'm part of the facilities and waste
management team for SolFest,
(www.solarliving.org) a renewable energy
and sustainable living festival in
Northern California. We're
working on making our festival as waste free as
possible and need some
help finding a source of affordable, biodegradable
paper
cups.
Last year we ordered from Biocorps and put all the used cups
straight into a
large compost pile with all the organic and
biodegradable waste generated
during the festival.
Currently we
are having problems securing the amount of cups we need for the
festival. Of course we are encouraging people to bring their own
but need
to have a signifigant amount on hand for those who ocme
unequipped.
Does anyonw have any contacts or ideas for companies
doing either cups or
utensils that are intended for festival use and a
trip to the compost pile?
Any ideas or suggestions would be most
appreciated!
Cheers,
Paul
Rosenbloom
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