Every morning, millions of us grab a coffee to start the day. And every morning, billions of paper cups end up in the trash. The catch? Most “paper” coffee cups aren’t recyclable, because they’re lined with plastic. That means every latte contributes to a mountain of plastic waste clogging up landfills and oceans.
But here’s the good news: innovation is catching up. New biodegradable and compostable cups made from plant fibers are being rolled out by eco-conscious cafés. These cups don’t leak, don’t affect taste, and break down naturally without leaving behind harmful microplastics.
Now imagine this: if just half of coffee drinkers switched to eco-friendly cups, we’d save millions of pounds of plastic waste every year. That’s a change that starts not with governments or corporations, but with a single question you ask at the counter: “Do you have compostable cups?” Small choices add up — and this one could help rewrite our environmental future.
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