The Hidden Dangers of Takeaway Coffee Cups: Uncovering the Microplastics Risk Takeaway coffee cups are a ubiquitous part of modern life, but their convenience comes at a steep environmental cost.
The widespread use of these cups has led to an estimated 2. 5 billion single use cups being used daily in the United States alone.
The cups themselves are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), often coated with wax or silicone to make them more durable and less prone to leakage.