Researcher issues warning about concerning side effect of using disposable cups: 'There's no way this can be good for us'

Researcher issues warning about concerning side effect of using disposable cups: 'There's no way this can be good for us'

Experts interviewed by Pittsburgh's WPXI have bad news for drive-thru coffee lovers.  It turns out that paper cups often have linings that shed loads of harmful microplastics. It's part of growing health concerns stemming from many everyday products.  What's happening? Microplastics are tiny particles that fall off larger plastics when clothes are washed, food is heated in certain containers, and as larger waste breaks down, which often takes de…