It’s so easy – too easy – to grab a coffee on the go, drink it in 10-20 minutes and toss it away without realizing that your plastic coffee cup will like to hang around the planet for another 500-1,000 years. Are coffee cups good for the environment? 16 billion paper cups are used for … Read more
The biggest issue with the use of disposable cups is that they are made to last for only one use A lot of energy goes into creating them and disposing of them just for one coffee or soda that lasts less than an hour. What are the disadvantages of using disposable cups? excessive waste production. … Read more
In fact, the Institute for Lifecycle Energy Analysis reports that it takes fewer resources and less energy to create biodegradable cups than to make and use reusable cups. Are reusable cups better for the environment? Over a one-year span (using one cup a day), the reusable cups scored well in the climate change arena —that … Read more
While the splash-free plastic lid makes it suitable for commutes, it is not leak-proof or spill-resistant The cork band makes this reusable coffee cup comfortable and easy to hold. However, it is non-removable, which means this KeepCup is neither microwavable nor dishwasher-safe. It’s still easy to clean, though. Why should you use a reusable cup? … Read more