Patrons of coffee shops aren't asked “paper or foam?” when they order a beverage to-go, but every cafe must decide whether to use paper or foam cups. Most coffee shops, as well as many cities and even the State of California, opt for paper, believing it's the more environmentally friendly choice. read more
When it boils down, it appears that going with Styrofoam is more eco-friendly compared to a paper cup. There are better ways to drink your hot beverages, such as using a reusable tumbler, coffee mug or other container you wash and use over and over. read more
Paper cups are far more sustainable. Styrofoam cups require non sustainable materials to produce, and take thousands of years to decompose, so they just take up space in landfills. read more
Well, according to a survey of 1,000 Singaporeans, one in two picked paper cups as having the least negative impact on the environment. However, foam cups are actually made with fewer resources than it takes to make paper cups, and in that respect, a foam cup would be less damaging to the environment. read more