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In recent years, drink chains have switched their single-use cups from plastic to paper to avoid plastic pollution and pile-ups in landfills. But according to recent research, the plastic cup that we ...

When you’re in the mood to slurp up the salty, soupy staple that is Cup Noodles, you’ll no longer need to heat up water. On Oct. 26, Nissin Foods USA announced Cup Noodles will be getting rid of its ...

Replacing single use plastic cups with paper ones is problematic. Researchers show that a paper cup that ends up in nature can also cause damage as they also contain toxic chemicals. Replacing single ...

Recycling things is one of those habits that makes you feel proud, like you did something good without trying too hard and also helped the environment. We all have things lying around, some in use, ...

Paper cups might be disguised as safe, but even these are contaminated with microplastics. Nutritionist Khushi explains the dangers and suggests alternatives. Despite being marketed as the “safer” ...

The total number of U.S. paper mills accepting paper cups is now more than 40, marking “significant progress” since the end of last year. The total number of U.S. paper mills accepting paper cups is ...