[GreenYes] Re: paper vs polystyrene

["Stephen N Weisser" <stevew@no.address>]

Non coated paper (like what we sell), preferably made of
recycled/alternative fibers is a good way to go because the items can be
composted and would burn safely/safer.
 
Because of the litter issue, incineration issue, and renewable resource
issue I'd feel better about using paper over foam/plastic.
 
You don't see paper cups washing up on beaches or laying all over the
roadside as much as you see foam which of course does not break down in the
environment.
 
I bet the foam/plastic industry spends a lot of $$$ trying to make their
products look good.
 
Stephen N. Weisser, Sales Manager
GreenLine Paper Company, Inc.
631 S. Pine Street
York, PA 17403
717-845-8697
stevew@no.address
www.greenlinepaper.com <http://www.greenlinepaper.com/> 
 
 

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From: GreenYes@no.address [mailto:GreenYes@no.address] On Behalf
Of Miriam Holsinger
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 1:10 PM
To: GreenYes@no.address
Subject: [GreenYes] paper vs polystyrene


I had a cafe owner ask me about using paper cups vs styrofoam cups. My gut
reaction was to cry out "paper!", which is what the customers have been
saying too. However, doing cursory research online, all I can find are
testimonies as to how much less resources and energy polystyrene uses and
the fact that in a landfill neither decompose. Granted, I believe most of
our garbage is burned and the polystyrene does give off more toxins.
However, she read that most paper cups have a plastic coating or liner,
which would make them somewhat evil to burn too... We both know that real
answer to the debate is for customers to bring their own mug. However, until
that happens a hundred percent of the time, does anyone have any good
research on this issue or know where to find some?



Thanks,
Miriam






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