What's a cheap, eco friendly alternative to styrofoam cups provided at the workplace?

Question

What's a cheap, eco friendly alternative to styrofoam cups provided at the workplace?

Answer 1

Ceramic cups. And ones received on events are free. If planing for a large office, plan one with message printed for some occasion. The message will pass along and preserved and also will save on Styrofoam cups.

Answer 2

Washable and reusable plastic cups.

Answer 3

For the water cooler - Paper cups can be recycled or composted.

There are cons to disposable cups for energy and material waste.

There are also pros for disposable cups to help keep people hydrated and to lessen the spread of communicable disease.