Does recycling coffee cups make a difference? 6 Minute English

Most takeaway coffee cups are not recyclable because they're lined with plastic. One big coffee shop chain has introduced a 5p levy for using a disposable cup, to encourage people to bring their own; another one pledged to recycle as many disposable coffee cups as they produce by 2020. Neil and Rob discuss if this is enough to encourage coffee drinkers to behave in a more environmentally-friendly way. And they teach you related vocabulary.

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𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲
𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
designed to be thrown away after a short time

𝐫𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
designed to be used many times

𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭
gradually introducing something new to a business

𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
buildings or structures that are needed for something to work.

𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞
a gentle push

𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 (𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠) 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥
to make a strong effort against something

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