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Coffee Cup Recycling Bin
Supplier Details
Source Separation Systems
Company Name
Source Separation Systems
Postal Address
108 Munibung Rd, Boolaroo
State
NSW
Country
Australia
Postcode
2284
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
Name
Coffee Cup Recycling Bin
Model
COFFEE
Classification
Other, Sorting, Storage
Material Types
Cardboard, Food Organics, Other Recyclable
Operations
Description
In Australia, the majority of us start the morning with a coffee. It is a habit many of us love, including the addicted team at Source Separation Systems, however the downside to Australia’s addiction is that approximately three billion takeaway coffee cups are placed in bins annually, which often contaminate recycling streams.
The highly visible, fun Coffee Cup Separation Station has been designed to address the litter risks associated with this waste, and ensure lids, cups and liquid are all cleanly separated into individual streams, making it easier to recycle more components, if the technology is available.
Operating Principles
The Coffee Cup Separation Station was initially designed as an eye-catching installation, to improve community awareness around single use takeaway coffee cups. When placed alongside busy recycling stations in public areas such as coffee shops, in busy shopping precincts, building foyers and at lift lobbies, it’s a great way to limit the possibility of the dreaded take away coffee cup ending up as contamination in traditional recycling streams, and increase the opportunity for recycling.
Internally, the Coffee Cup Separation Station features a fully sealed base which minimises the risk of any spills, an important consideration in public places. An internal frame hides two 80 Litre Compost-A-Pak® liners, one for the cups and one for the recyclable lids. These liners are completely plastic free and Australian Certified Compostable (AS4736). A 7 litre Kitchen Caddy held in the frame captures any excess liquid.
Customised units have also been used successfully to promote specific recycling programs as well as reusable cup swap programs.
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NSW EPA Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy Project
This project is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy initiative, funded from the waste levy.