However, even paper-based coffee cups are challenging to recycle, as most are lined with plastic to prevent leaks! As most paper cups end up in landfill, they subsequently release methane, a more harmful gas that CO2 that also traps heat in the atmosphere, likely contributing to global warming.

Disadvantages of using disposable cups It increases the overall garbage across the world. Disposable cups and single-use plastic are among the major reason for the increasing garbage in the world. Using disposable cups increase the amount of pollution in the world.

“Reusable” cups aren't necessarily much better when it comes to leaching, as they are often made of plastic; heat and wear accelerates leaching, and acidic drinks like coffee absorb chemicals more easily.

The most common types of disposable plastic cups type are made from PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, as PET cups are durable and long-lasting. HDPE, or high-density polyethylene, is also often used to produce plastic cups as this material can be recycled more easily than PET cups.