Today, only four out of every 100 paper cups are recycled in the UK. Plus, leaching chemicals isn’t just a problem when paper cups are littered—it can begin when a cup is used.

Story at a glance “Paper” cups often contain plastic to make them water resistant. This means many products that are mostly paper still contribute to global plastic pollution.

The paper cup was several years in the making and it's constructed out of 80% paperboard made from responsibly sourced and renewable material, according to the company. The packaging isn't ...

Local News Dunkin's New Paper Coffee Cups To Replace Foam In All Mass. Stores April 30, 2019 / 5:30 AM EDT / CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) - There is a big change coming for Dunkin ' coffee drinkers.