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Research from the University of Queensland has found that takeaway paper coffee cups release millions of microplastic particles when in contact with hot beverages, posing potential health risks to consumers. This finding highlights the potential dangers of using disposable cups.
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Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that disposable paper coffee cups release millions of microplastic particles when in contact with hot beverages. This poses potential health risks for consumers.
Researchers at the University of Queensland found that paper cups for hot drinks can release millions of plastic particles. Cups with biodegradable coatings release 12 times more nanoparticles than those with polyethylene. The study revealed that the presence of paper does not exclude the use of plastic in such products.
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