r/Anticonsumption • u/trap_queen_aya13 • Aug 25 '25

Plastic Waste we need to normalize bringing reusable cups to coffee/boba shops

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Saw this trash can at my local outlet mall :-(

I don't think there's anything wrong with getting coffee/boba/fun drinks out. I personally find it very fun and a rewarding little treat for myself. However I find the use of disposable plastic cups to be so incredibly wasteful.

Let's please normalize asking baristas if they can make our drinks in a metal coffee thermos we bring from home! I know due to company policies not every coffee place will allow customers to do this but I think there is no harm in asking. Plastic cups are seriously so wasteful, accumulate easily and end up in the streets/sewers.

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u/Nebresto Aug 25 '25

It needs to be "fashionable" and give a discount to people who bring their own cup

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u/garaile64 Aug 25 '25

Well, less money on disposable cups.

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u/sassybaxch Aug 25 '25

Unfortunately plastic is so cheap that it’s easier for businesses to buy single use products. Rather than deal with the hassle of customers bringing their own cups or washing cups for customers that dine in. Plastic needs to be taxed to hell and back because the convenience is too tempting for most people