Styrofoam Cups? What?s wrong with Dunkin Donuts? - Page 2

bokeefe1226 · #11 08-05-2009, 10:46 AM

I stopped going to Dunkin Donuts long ago, but this has got to change! I think it starts at the individual level, too. Bring you mug to the coffee store and have them fill that up.

lars1038 · #12 08-14-2009, 08:21 AM

I started seeing this phenomenon just this past year. Many DD's are now placing their iced drinks (which come in plastic cups) inside styro-foam cups as a general practice. I really don't understand this one on many levels. Even if they are not thinking of the waste, they must recognize the extra cost involved. It really bugs me.

I guess the idea is to keep the drink from sweating. Just ridiculous. At least take two seconds and ask the customers if they want one.

I started a group specific to this issue on Facebook. Though I have no real experience on how to raise attention or actually DO something about it, it felt good to vent and let even just a few people know about it.

Here's the page: http://http://www.facebook.com/henway?v=info&edit_info=all&ref=nur#/group.php?gid=80465401614

Would love to hear ideas on this.

lars1038 · #13 08-14-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bokeefe1226

I stopped going to Dunkin Donuts long ago, but this has got to change! I think it starts at the individual level, too. Bring you mug to the coffee store and have them fill that up.

I only go to DD when I'm on the road and need an iced coffee. I bring my own cup in there and without fail the kid at the register (wherever the DD is) looks at me like I have two heads and has to ask what to charge.

It's amazing to me at this point how far from the norm re-using a container still is.

lars1038 · #14 08-14-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sod Father

FYI - Dunkin has a Facebook page. Social media like FB, Twitter, etc are THE hot topic in marketing and PR circles and Dunkin is on top of it. I suspect if enough people grouse about the foam cup issue in FB and Twitter, they may end up doing something about it. Just my two cents worth.

Just made a comment on their Facebook page. Thanks for the idea.

http://http://www.facebook.com/Dunki...2.804644306..1

EnviroGadget · #15 08-18-2009, 11:41 AM

Thing is though, many paper cups still use a type of plastic to coat them, meaning they're not recyclable. I think that truly recyclable cups should be clearly marked, likewise for those that are not.

Dan