Summary:
- Takeaway coffee cups are a significant source of microplastic pollution. When the cups are used, the hot liquid causes the plastic lining to break down and release thousands of tiny plastic particles.
- These microplastics can end up in the environment and potentially harm wildlife and human health. The study found that a single cup can release up to 25,000 microplastic particles.
- Reducing the use of disposable coffee cups and switching to reusable alternatives can help minimize this source of microplastic pollution and protect the environment.