Paper cups and plates may look eco-friendly, but heat can break down their plastic lining, releasing microplastics and ...

Supposedly eco-friendly paper cups may be just as toxic to the environment and human body as plastic ones, a study suggests. Scientists in Sweden found the thin-film of plastic coated onto the ...

Most disposable coffee cups contain a thin plastic coating that can shed microplastic particles when exposed to hot drinks, posing hidden health risks including inflammation and hormonal disruption.

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg say replacing single-use plastic cups with paper ones may raise environmental and health problems. Many companies have switched to using disposable paper ...

A growing number of coffee houses are banishing paper to-go cups and replacing them with everything from glass jars to rental mugs and BYO cup policies. What started as a small trend among San ...