‘Compostable’ Coffee Cups May Shed More Plastic than the Ones They’re Meant to Replace

Aug 26, 2026 - 14:00
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‘Compostable’ Coffee Cups May Shed More Plastic than the Ones They’re Meant to Replace
Shi et al. demonstrate that biodegradable plastics can release nanoplastics during routine use, highlighting a previously overlooked pathway of consumer exposure. Image credit: Alexas Fotos.

New research suggests that when it comes to shedding tiny plastic particles into hot beverages, biodegradable cups may actually be worse offenders than their conventional counterparts.

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