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Plastic disposable cups are everywhere—from office coffee breaks to parties and fast-food restaurants—thanks to their low cost and convenience. However, growing scientific evidence suggests that ...

We’ve all done it. You’re in line at a coffee shop but forgot your travel mug at the office. You wait to order, trying to decide between buying a new $40 reusable mug at the counter or walking out ...

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Replacing single use plastic cups with paper ones is problematic. Researchers show that a paper cup that ends up in nature can also cause damage as they also contain toxic chemicals. Replacing single ...

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With cookout season approaching, we’re all stocking up on disposable plates, utensils, and cups for backyard barbecues and ...

Share on Pinterest Research shows that to-go coffee cups can release microplastics, depending on the temperature of the beverage. Image credit: Vradiy Art/Stocksy A new study found that heat ...

The plastic cup fill lines on your Solo cup were never meant to measure drinks. Here's what they actually do. The post The ...