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I understand that the one-cent fee will raise money for state-run recycling and cleanup efforts, I'd like to see something bigger that would help shift the ince
by LeifCarrotson 5y ago
I understand that the one-cent fee will raise money for state-run recycling and cleanup efforts, I'd like to see something bigger that would help shift the incentives towards using recyclable products.
Here[1] is a polystyrene case of 200 for $28.99 retail, this would make that cost $30.99. The eco-friendly version is $57.99: [2], and that doesn't even have the compartments that the foam does; if you want those it's closer to $90. I'm sure the costs to the manufacturers themselves are lower than that.
To a restaurant, it's a 2-dollar fee on a 30-dollar case that doesn't make the 60-dollar alternative a smart financial decision. Alternatively, it's a 1-cent fee on a 14-cent product, compared to a 29-cent product.
I like when a restaurant gives me my food in an eco-friendly container, now I know that it cost them about 15 cents of my purchase to do so.
[1] https://www.webstaurantstore.com/dart-90htpf3r-9-x-9-x-3-white-foam-three-compartment-square-take-out-container-with-perforated-hinged-lid-case/30190HTPF3R.html https://www.webstaurantstore.com/dart-90htpf3r-9-x-9-x-3-whi...
[2] https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ecochoice-9-x-9-x-3-biodegradable-compostable-sugarcane-bagasse-1-compartment-takeout-box-case/395TO991.html https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ecochoice-9-x-9-x-3-biodegr...