MPs have called for a ‘latte levy’ of 25p to be introduced in an attempt to cut coffee cup waste.
A report from the Environmental Audit Committee highlighted that, despite disposable cups being touted as recyclable, less than 1% are recycled.
In the UK, 2.5 billion cups are thrown away each year.
But will a charge, added on top of the cost of hot drinks, make a real difference to the way we behave?
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