Mp's Want A Levy On Take Away Coffee

[emmie]

as if it's not expensive enough. Surely there must be a better way to dispose of all these billions of coffee non disposable cups.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42564948

[pastafreak]

I don't think it's a trend/fad either. Coffee shops were here in the uk 200-300 years ago. It's just take away that has increased...probably due to the innovation of cups to keep drinks hot. So the solution is getting people to dispose of thrm in the proper receptacle.
I have no problem with beards and top knots...some guys carry them off really well. And they're not really new either. ;-)

[Bathsheba]

Exactly Jackdaw.

[dave50]

Why not have a coffee before leaving home? What is it with this desire to be seen with a coffee in hand while walking the streets? Another fashion accessory to go with the latest smart phone in the other.

[ummmm]

Because people want a coffee on their lunch breaks.

[Islay]

Jeez Baths I see your apology lasted a long time!!
Anyway back to the OP - if I want to buy a coffee everyday as part of my diet then I will - instant coffee is not the same and neither is the protein content.
I use a reusable cup already and feel that if they encouraged that course of action then more people will use recyclable ones

[whiskeryron]

Hows about coffee cups that can be eaten when finished with ? Surely some manufacturer can come up with an edible coffee cup.

[Islay]

What about people who can't eat them due to dietry requirements?

[Mamyalynne]

Been tried, not sure how the trial went

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/11434220/KFC-to-offer-edible-coffee-cups.html

[hc4361]

Puts me in mind of toddlers who have to have a bottle or sippy cup every time they set foot outdoors.

[hc4361]

Islay, the edible ones that aren't eaten can be composted. At least they won't be indestructible wherever they end up, they'll rot away

[kvalidir]

Ouch my other half has a beard, an iphone and long hair he man buns, but I do think he's allowed to have a cup of coffee if he wants one, especially since he takes his own re-useable cup with him. Generalisations really don't help, we've had coffee shops for over 300 years and takes outs since they began, so it's really not a recent 'fad' as some people appear to be implying. Just use a refillable cup, it's THAT simple.

[hc4361]

Where does he put his refillable cup when he's drunk the coffee, kvaldir?

[ummmm]

It's like people think coffee drinkers just walk around with a coffee cup...aimlessly, with no purpose :-)

[kvalidir]

His bag like everyone else. It's one of those hot flask ones with a resealable lid so it doesn't leak.

[Islay]

Probably in his manbag the same as I put mine in my handbag!

[kvalidir]

Exactly, I imagine that'll be a cardinal sin as well though to have a man bag :)

[bhg481]

I heard it somewhere that charging people for a re-usable item has a bigger effect than giving them a discount for not doing. In other words, charging £3 for a cup of coffee + 50p for a re-usable cup has a bigger effect than charging £3.50 for a cup of coffee and giving a 50p diiscount for providing their own cup.

[Islay]

Lol its so funny to watch people getting their knickers in a twist because someone wants to spend their own money on a coffee and drink it whilst doing something else!!
I think its about time the people minded their own beeswax!

[ummmm]

If I see someone with a coffee in their hand I assume they're on a break.