‘I hate it’: Starbucks customers order drinks ‘for here.’ Then they learn about a new policy change
This new policy is another step towards Starbucks’ sustainability goals. The company recently announced its goal to make 100% of its cups compostable, recyclable, or reusable by 2030. Its “for-here” ...
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Disposable plastic cups could fuel jet planes according to U of I research
New research from U of I suggests that polystyrene, a material found in solo cups, could actually fuel jet planes.
Tea bags and these 11 foods are likely exposing you to billions of microplastics
Avoiding microplastics can feel impossible—but limiting sites of known exposure is one way to protect your health.
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Plastic Tea Bags Update: How To Avoid Harmful Release
Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.
People are paid to return coffee cups in this Danish city - does it work?
More than 700,000 cups were returned here last year. Could deposit machines be coming to more of Europe’s streets?