The truth about disposable paper cups

Different types of disposable paper cups are being used by many people because of their convenience and quickness. But the truth about them is not everyone knows.

Many people mistakenly believe that using paper cups is an environmentally friendly job, but they are wrong.

Paper cups are not as environmentally friendly as you think.

" Paper cups are not biodegradable , even if they are gathered in a scrap yard. Currently 90% of these disposable paper cups will be thrown by the user right into the nearest trash bin after drinking. " , an environmentalist said.

According to statistics in Australia, each year up to 1 billion disposable paper cups are released into the environment. In the UK, the number of paper cups emitted is up to 2.5 billion units per year, ie, if folded, the length is enough to wrap around the earth more than 5 times.

Scientists estimate that the impact of environmental pollution from paper cups may cause the Australian economy to lose millions of dollars per year.

Therefore, some researchers in Kangaroo country are currently testing a new paper cup that is self-biodegradable because the lining is made of plants rather than plastic. However, they cost twice as much as the paper cup they are using.