A scheme to boost disposable coffee cup recycling has been launched in the City of London in an attempt to prevent 5m cups a year from the Square Mile ending up in landfill. The City of London Corporation, in conjunction with Network Rail, coffee chains and some employers, are introducing dedicated coffee cup recycling facilities in offices, shops and streets. Wendy Mead, chair of the corporation’s environment committee, said the aim of the Square Mile
City of London launches challenge to boost coffee cup recycling
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