From a disposal perspective, cups are not a big problem—but the question of whether paper cups have value beyond a single use is worth investigating. Disposable paper cups first appeared in the U.S.

The Army hopes it has solved a perplexing problem for Protestantchaplains overseas who use individual Communion cups. Because glasscups break easily and replacements have to come halfway round ...

Enjoy your disposable takeout cup while you ... provide dine-in customers with non-toxic reusable cups, instead of single-use ...

The environmental impact of disposable cups is great – 6.5m trees are cut down every year to produce the 16bn paper cups used globally. The KeepCup impact calculator estimates that drinking just ...

Based on Hong Kong’s population of 7.76 million, the green group estimated that about 400 million plastic and paper cups ended ... use of disposable expanded polystyrene tableware.

The city has held consultations with citizens and businesses since 2016 to develop a strategy to reduce single-use items, such as plastic and paper bags, disposable cups, and plastic straws.

With the return of marathon season, concerns have surfaced regarding the excessive consumption of disposable cups during ...

2. Paper Paper drinking straws, which date from the late 1800s, often absorb liquid over time, become mushy, and can leave a taste or fibers in drinks. They’re the most popular throwaway option ...

Like plastic straws and mini bottles of shampoo, disposable slippers — flimsy ... While plastic straws can be easily replaced with paper versions and small shampoo bottles by larger dispensers ...

In response to customers' environmental concerns, Whole Foods on Monday announced it is banning plastic straws and will start offering paper ones in 500 stores beginning in July. In response to ...