60/100

Plastics

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)

Chemical hazard
3
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
5

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. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. The thin plastic lining that makes paper cups waterproof can shed microplastic particles into hot liquid. A reusable cup avoids the daily dose.

Cleaner swap → A reusable ceramic or stainless cup.
See where your whole exposure load is highest — free Exposure Score →

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.

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