In one giant move backwards, the smaller cafeteria at the US House of Representatives is abandoning plans to use enviro cups and going back to the old ways: Polystyrene. That’s the official name for what is commonly the trademarked foam cups, the plastic foam ones. Pardon me, but have we not learned anything about damage to the environment or just the whole concept of recycling? What kind of message is this Darwinian approach suggesting? Nothing good.
As the country moves toward greater acceptance of composting, recycling, separating materials, it moves away from products that do not fit into this mold. Instead of leading the nation forward in progressive steps, this is a regressive movement clouded under the aegis of cost. Let’s pass the cup and help Congress understand what the rest of us are doing.
Shame on them for trying to save money by spending future dollars on unnecessary clean-up. The current cost argument does not suffice. Maybe the specific approach had inefficiencies, but the concept was strong. Going backwards has little appeal. It’s sending a negative message. Sure there are ways for Congress to show the world how it is saving money. Yet, if the country is working on environmental solutions for drinking cups and containers (and there are many companies that would willingly supply), then a chance to model the approach would be better for everyone than to undo a program that has proven long-term beneficial value.
experience–one giant emotional surge of a powerful wave. The city and the country already feel different ,and the change of power is not official yet.