A striking study has been published regarding disposable cardboard cups used daily for coffee and tea. Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia found that when the plastic coatings on the inside of the cups came into contact with hot water, millions of micro and nanoplastic particles emerged.
A striking study has been published regarding disposable cardboard cups used daily for coffee and tea. Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia found that when the plastic coatings on the inside of the cups came into contact with hot water, millions of micro and nanoplastic particles emerged.
New research suggests that biodegradable cups may release more microplastics when in contact with hot drinks.
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