‘Compostable’ Coffee Cups May Shed More Plastic than the Ones They’re Meant to Replace

New research suggests that when it comes to shedding tiny plastic particles into hot beverages, biodegradable cups may actually be worse offenders than their conventional counterparts. The post ‘Compostable’ Coffee Cups May Shed More Plastic than the Ones They’re Meant to Replace appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

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‘Compostable’ Coffee Cups May Shed More Plastic than the Ones They’re Meant to Replace

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