This may be a dumb question--but how do you make sure this cup is composted? Does it need to be recycled at a special facility?
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They will compost in a normal composting environment -- vegetable matter, moisture and heat. I've noticed the cups will melt and deform even in a warm car in the summer. No need for special recycling.
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Hi Elizabeth...not a dumb question at all! These cups won't compost in a home environment, unless you shred each cup into tiny pieces. Otherwise, you can take them to a commercial compositor. http://www.findacomposter.com Good luck ;)
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Even if it goes to a landfill, it will degrade. Compostable just means it rots quickly. If you have a composting facility where the result of that rot is actually used, that is best, but if it goes to the landfill, it should not still be around in 100 years.
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It needs to go into a compost bin. If it doesn't go in with composting it becomes more landfill. That said, if it is compostible, it came from non-petroleum products, which is good in itself...
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You still need compost to brew the tea but it will add to the healthy biology of the tea. A little goes a long way!
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Wash the inside & lip of the cup with soap and water and rinse. I never let my cup soak in soapy water. Love this cup!
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I'm not sure if this particular one is made from recycled material. I do know that others (that are listed) do say made from recycled material. One can recycle or reuse them.
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Sorry, but I don't know offhand. I can only say that generally it is a good selling point if something is recycled and they would be sure to mention it, I would think. If not mentioned by manufacturer, it probably is not. Just sayin'David
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If you take the foil off, dump out the grounds, and pull out the filter, I would think the plastic part should be. If you want to be environmentally friendly, look into the reusable one where you can rinse the grounds off and use it again.
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I open up the capsules, compost the grounds, and recycle the aluminum. At first I thought this seemed nuts, but waiting until you have accumulated several makes the task infrequent, and it really doesn't take a lot of effort (a lot less than cleaning traditional espresso machines).
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It's removable. Move the cup around (it titled to the side and I was able to remove it that way).
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I am wondering the same thing. Does anyone know if this is BPA free or can give the recycling number listed in the triangle?
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I use a large black plastic bag inside the recycle bin. When it's full I just grab out the trash bag and take it to the recycling center. I reuse the trash bag and they also don't recycle them here .
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I recycle mine but there are only certain areas that have those facilities, so you would have to check your local recycle depot.
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We just dump it ....it can be added to a compost pile ... please remember it is recycled newspaper...it would definitely clog pipes
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To use this container, you also need to use compostable bags. These compostable bags can only be composted using industrial methods. I live in San Francisco where compost is picked up with trash and recycling. Put the compost bag into the compost bin. If you have a back yard composting system, you won't be able to break down the bags. In that case, you should not get this container but instead get a container that does not need a bag.
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You need to put boric acid or diatomaceous earth in the cups. Both are available in Amazon. They have worked fine for me.
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On the bottom of the solo 5 oz kitchen cups there is no specific recycling number. Only thing there is a manufacturing code. SCC Y5 Patented 49
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I wouldn't recommend leaving it outdoors. Even though the "cup" is thick rubber it may have a tendency to crack when weathered. Although that piece is replaceable it's a matter of how often would you really want to do that. You may want a larger plastic tee so that you can leave it outside continually.
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There are 'reusable' pods things out of plastic that you can refill yourself, but I don't think you can just dump in coffee.