Disposable Coffee Cups
Low burden — Disposable Coffee Cups is a relatively low-burden choice.
Plastic-lined paper cups for hot drinks.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 60 places disposable coffee cups in the Low band. The thin plastic lining that makes paper cups waterproof can shed microplastic particles into hot liquid. A reusable cup avoids the daily dose.
Frequently asked questions
Is disposable coffee cups a toxic exposure?
Disposable Coffee Cups has a Detox Score of 60 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. The thin plastic lining that makes paper cups waterproof can shed microplastic particles into hot liquid. A reusable cup avoids the daily dose.
What is a safer alternative to disposable coffee cups?
A lower-exposure swap for disposable coffee cups is: A reusable ceramic or stainless cup. The thin plastic lining that makes paper cups waterproof can shed microplastic particles into hot liquid. A reusable cup avoids the daily dose.