The Benefits of Eco-Friendly Cups

Posted by The Friendly Turtle Company LTD on December 4th, 2020

Ever since the invention of plastic, more and more industries have used it to manufacture their products. You’ll find plastic almost everywhere—from packaging to electronics and even water bottles. It’s incredibly versatile, cheap, and doesn’t take too much energy to produce.

However, the material still comes with its own disadvantages. Single-use plastic products in particular have a significantly negative impact on the environment. Over the years, marine life has become more vulnerable to the threats of improperly disposed of plastic bags, cups, and straws. These products are often ingested by marine species, leading to injuries and death.

How can this be prevented? Not everyone has the capacity to limit their use of plastics, especially since they are cheap alternatives to many necessities. Fortunately, businesses are becoming more aware of the situation and are manufacturing reusable products for an affordable price.

For instance, more and more companies are now using biodegradable packaging for their products. Others produce metal straws as an alternative to regular straws. Meanwhile, eco-friendly cups are an excellent replacement for plastic water bottles. Here are some of their benefits:

1. They are reusable

Reusability is the greatest advantage of eco-friendly cups. You can fill it with tea, coffee, water or juice without having to throw it away afterward. Just wash it in the sink and repeat the process the next day! No more filling up the bins with unnecessary waste.

2. They are sustainable

Are you trying to become more environmentally conscious? Using eco-friendly cups is the perfect way to kickstart a plastic-free life. Thanks to their reusability, you don’t end up throwing paper or plastic cups in the bin every day, allowing you to minimise your impacts on our environment.

3. They come in various options

Do you like to keep your coffee hot? Great — there’s a reusable coffee cup just for you. Or if you want to keep your water cold, there are stainless steel insulated bottles available as well. Whatever the case, there are several eco-friendly cups from reliable manufacturers. They even come in various colours and designs to suit your preferences!

About the Author:

This article is written by Ricky Wallace, Company Director of The Friendly Turtle Company LTD. Friendly Turtle is a plastic-free and zero-waste shop in the UK, selling and delivering eco-friendly and sustainable products all over the UK.