Singapore diner questions switch from glass mugs to \u2018recyclable\u2019 plastic cups for dine-in at local coffeeshops<\/h2>\n
A Singapore diner has sparked debate online after noticing that some local coffeeshops appear to be replacing traditional glass mugs with \u201crecyclable\u201d plastic cups for cold drinks.<\/p>\n
The observation was shared on the Facebook page Complaint Singapore<\/a> on Sunday (15 Feb), with the Original Poster (OP) questioning the logic behind the switch.<\/p>\n In the post, the OP pointed out that iced coffee previously served in glass mugs cost S$1.80.<\/p>\n However, the same drink now reportedly costs S$2 for a small and S$2.30 for a large when served in plastic cups.<\/p>\n Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The OP suggested that the move towards plastic tumblers may have contributed to the price increase.<\/p>\n \u201cI wonder how is it actually saving the environment\u201d, the OP questioned.<\/p>\n The OP claimed that some coffee shop operators, including Kimly<\/a>, have begun using plastic tumblers labelled as recyclable.<\/p>\n These cups are typically made from polypropylene (PP plastic), also known as PP5.<\/p>\n While PP can technically be recycled, the OP questioned whether it is truly environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In the post, the OP said that PP5 is slow to break down naturally and can persist \u201cin landfills and ecosystems for hundreds of years\u201d.<\/p>\n \n\t\tIced coffee price allegedly rises alongside cup change<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nDoubts over environmental benefits of PP plastic<\/h3>\n
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