Why 99.75% of Paper Coffee Cups Can't Be Recycled
May 14 , 2025
If you start your morning with a cup of coffee or tea from a coffee shop, it’s probably in convenient disposable paper cups. In America alone, this daily habit amounts to 146 billion cups per year. While these paper cups may seem like a sustainable choice, a closer look reveals a hidden environmental antagonist: the plastic lining. This layer renders the cups non-recyclable and contributes to the...
