Corporate Power
It is important to recognize the power that Tim Hortons and other large corporations have. It is this power that allows them to make changes and not consumers. It is in their hands what issues need to be addressed and how they will be addressed. Capitalism's basic principle is to yield the highest amount of profit with the lowest amount of costs. It is evident that Tim Horton's is not putting the environment as one of their top priorities because if they did changes would have already been made.
Earlier this year, 2012, Tim Horton's changed the size of their cups. They kept the prices the same put increased the size of the cup by introducing a new Extra-Large cup, that can contain up to 24 ounces. This tactic lead to an increase in profit. These kinds of tactics are directed towards the growth of the company rather than the sustainability of the planet.
It is this corporate power that is not allowing individuals to make their own decisions. Instead, we are all being sucked into this capitalist world making it seem like we have no way out. However, we need to realize that there is a way out and it starts at an individual level.
CTV news. "Tim Hortons changing cup sizes across the country | CTV News ." CTV News | Top Stories - Breaking News - Top News Headlines. http://www.ctvnews.ca/tim-hortons-changing-cup-sizes-across-the-country-1.754665 (accessed November 23, 2012)
Earlier this year, 2012, Tim Horton's changed the size of their cups. They kept the prices the same put increased the size of the cup by introducing a new Extra-Large cup, that can contain up to 24 ounces. This tactic lead to an increase in profit. These kinds of tactics are directed towards the growth of the company rather than the sustainability of the planet.
It is this corporate power that is not allowing individuals to make their own decisions. Instead, we are all being sucked into this capitalist world making it seem like we have no way out. However, we need to realize that there is a way out and it starts at an individual level.
CTV news. "Tim Hortons changing cup sizes across the country | CTV News ." CTV News | Top Stories - Breaking News - Top News Headlines. http://www.ctvnews.ca/tim-hortons-changing-cup-sizes-across-the-country-1.754665 (accessed November 23, 2012)