Many people like to start their day with a takeaway coffee – but a new study might convince you to rethink your order.
Researchers warn that single–use takeaway cups release millions of microplastic and even smaller ‘nanoplastic’ particles when exposed to hot liquid.
While these cups are mainly being made out of paper, they often include a thin plastic inner coating to keep them from leaking.
In a new study, experts warn that this lining is a ‘previously overlooked’ source of microplastic pollution.
Experts compared two types of single–use cups: one lined with fossil fuel–based polyethene (PE), and another lined with biodegradable polylactic acid
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