Paper cups lined with plant-based plastic are often sold in coffee shops and cafeterias as an environmentally friendly option. But new research by scientists at the University of Queensland suggests these biodegradable cups may actually be worse than traditional cups when it comes to dropping tiny plastic particles into hot drinks. S others. We demonstrated [...] The post Switching to a ‘compostable’ coffee cup may generate more plastic waste th…
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