What Happens to the Plastic in Single-Serve Coffee Pods?

Scientists are finding that coffee pods and cups may contribute to this problem. Many coffee pods and single-serve cups ...

A new study found microplastics in to-go coffee cups — here’s how to make your cafe trips healthier

A recent study finds that disposable cups may be contaminating our daily brew.
The Week

FACT CHECK: Does drinking tea in paper cups pose health risks?

Drinking hot tea or coffee in disposable paper cups releases thousands of microplastic particles into the body because the ...
Healthline

To-Go Coffee Cups Release Thousands of Microplastics: How to Stay Safe

Share on Pinterest Research shows that to-go coffee cups can release microplastics, depending on the temperature of the beverage. Image credit: Vradiy Art/Stocksy A new study found that heat ...
NBC4 Columbus

Fact check: Are Starbucks paper cups recyclable?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Paper, plastic, with straws or without, Starbucks’ cups inspire a lot of passion in the coffee shop’s customers. The commonly seen cups have been the subject of hundreds, if ...