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<p>All of the paper cups for the water coolers on the House of Lords Estate are sourced
from a single supplier, WaterLogic. Some of the cups on the estate are simply labelled
‘Planet’, as per the manufacturer name, and others come with the supplier’s branding
printed on. Both versions are the same product, which is advertised and sold as being
recyclable, biodegradable and compostable. WaterLogic’s website confirms that the
cup is plastic-free and made of paperboard which is fully recyclable, biodegradable
and compostable. The cup’s material is heat resistant and can be reused multiple times.</p><p>There
will be an internal review of how the cups are being collected across the House of
Lords Estate by our cleaning partners, to ensure that they are continuing to be disposed
of in the correct manner (i.e. not as part of the general refuse). This is an issue
covered by the Services Committee who will be informed of the results of the review
once it has been completed and whose agendas and minutes are published online.</p>
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