The plastic cup is a plastic cup. This is most often used as a container for storing drinks. Some can be reused while others are intended for single use followed by recycling or disposal. Some see through others not.
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Distinguishing features
Plastic cups are available in various colors, textures and sizes.
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Usage
Plastic cups are often used for meetings where it would be uncomfortable to wash dishes afterwards, due to factors such as location or number of guests. Plastic cups can be used to store most of the liquid, but hot liquids may melt or warp the material.
Environmental issues
Most plastic cups are designed for single use and then thrown away or recycled. The life cycle inventory of paper and plastic comparisons shows the environmental effects of both without clear winners.
Production of 1 ton (0.98 ton long, 1.1 ton short) plastic cups emitting 135 pounds (61 kg) of greenhouse gases.
The choice between paper cups and plastic cups has to do with the life of the goods after use. A paper cup can break down faster than styrofoam cups or plastic cups. In general, cardboard or paper takes one to three months for biodegradation, since most of the content, up to 95%, is made with wood chips. Plastic cups can take up to 90 years to decompose, depending on the type of plastic.
Plastic cups are made with oil, which is not a renewable source. On the other hand, paper cups can be sourced from forests under sustainable management.
Plastic cups, especially those made with polystyrene, are also a possible health hazard because chemicals can enter the beverage. This is more likely to happen with warm drinks (hot chocolate, tea and coffee) compared to cold drinks.
See also
- Coffee cup
- Drink cup
- Cup holder
- Paper cup
- Polylactic acid (used to make a plastic cup that can be decomposed)
- Pythagorean Cup
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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