A New Study Suggests To-Go Coffee Cups May Not Be as Risk-Free as We Think

A new analysis examined how certain commercially used coffee cups perform across a range of temperatures, revealing what actually happens when a hot drink is poured into the cup.
Fast Company

Ikea recalls its plastic TROLIGTVIS travel mug in most markets

A travel mug that Ikea has recalled in other countries is still being sold in the U.S., as the company says the version sold here is safe for consumers. The retail giant pulled the TROLIGTVIS plastic ...
Time

What Happens to the Plastic in Single-Serve Coffee Pods?

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Each morning, millions of Americans press ...
CNN

Starbucks is planning to phase out its iconic cups

Starbucks has a love-hate relationship with its cups. The company’s white — or sometimes holiday-themed — logo-emblazoned paper cups for hot drinks, and clear plastic cups for cold drinks are ...
NBC4 Columbus

Fact check: Are Starbucks paper cups recyclable?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Paper, plastic, with straws or without, Starbucks’ cups inspire a lot of passion in the coffee shop’s customers. The commonly seen cups have been the subject of hundreds, if ...