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High temperature of your hot beverage catalyzes microplastic release.

To most of us, that cup feels harmless – just a convenient tool for caffeine delivery. However, if that cup is made of ...

Unocup began in 2015 when co-founder Tom Chan first developed the concept. He partnered with Kaanur Papo and trailed 800 prototypes before landing on the final product they have today, billed as a ...

The simple coffee choice that could reduce your exposure to microplastics - Higher surface roughness of polythene cups may account for greater microplastic shedding, scientists say ...

Takeaway coffee cups have a substantial impact on the environment. Sustainable cup company KeepCup offers an online calculator where drinkers can see the impact of using disposable cups in terms of ...

NEW YORK -- The next time you order an iced coffee from Starbucks, it might not look that different - but there's been a major change. The chain announced Thursday that the plastic cups for all sizes ...

When it comes to recycling, most folks know to sort their plastic and paper, thanks to the blue and green plastic sorting bins given out by their municipal departments. But beyond the basics of ...

New research suggests hot drinks in plastic-lined cups can release microplastics into what we drink, raising uncomfortable ...