This week has been so hectic. Between one thing and another I just haven’t had chance to keep you updated on my environmentalist experiences. You’ll be pleased to know I’ve not been neglecting the challenge though, which busts the myth that being eco-friendly is time consuming.
Because I’ve been on the go a lot this week, dashing between lectures, sports fixtures, socials and the like, I don’t think I’ve actually sat down with a meal or a drink. When you’re hungry and hurried or in desperate need of a cuppa, take away outlets become your best friend. But what this may save you in vital minitues, will cost you in eco-points.
Now, I work in a motorway service station and we serve vast amounts of take away drinks. Many people moan to me about the price of our coffee, but it's the paper cup that really costs the earth! I can imagine that cups that leave our premises sit in a vehicle drinks holder for an hour or two and 120 miles or so later are binned at the next service area. I doubt that very many if any, are recycled.
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| A Westmorland take-out coffee, in my car |
When you consider how many take away drinks the large chain outlets must produce, it’s easy to imagine that collectively, we ‘take out’ Britons are cramming landfills faster than you can say "Cappuccino to go."
Not wanting to become part of the shocking statistics, this week I’ve been carrying my trusty flask mug. There’s not much available on the Starbucks menu that hasn’t found its way in there. It’s really done me proud!
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