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Coffee cups release plastic particles. A new plant-based coating could change that

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Microplastics have been found in our brains, hearts, sex organs and lungs

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Coffee cups release plastic particles. A new plant-based coating could change that

Microplastics have been found in our brains, hearts, sex organs and lungs

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About two-thirds of Americans can't start their day without a steaming cup of coffee in the morning. But they may not realize that disposable cups can silently harm their health. Canadian researchers say they have found a solution that will allow people to enjoy their coffee on the go. Disposable cups with petroleum-based coatings allow microplastics and hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates to leach into the coffee. Academics from the …

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enn.com broke the news on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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