A new analysis examined how certain commercially used coffee cups perform across a range of temperatures, revealing what actually happens when a hot drink is poured into the cup. A new study published ...

Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. Many consumers trust that when they toss a plastic cup into a ...

It's 7:45am. You grab a takeout coffee from your local café, wrap your hands around the warm cup, take a sip, and head to the office. To most of us, that cup feels harmless—just a convenient tool for ...

Starbucks customers across hundreds of locations in the United States started their weeks off with a surprise: Their beloved Frappuccinos and iced espresso drinks served in paper cups, not plastic.

Share on Pinterest Research shows that to-go coffee cups can release microplastics, depending on the temperature of the beverage. Image credit: Vradiy Art/Stocksy A new study found that heat ...

The next time you order an iced coffee from Starbucks, it might not look that different — but there’s been a major change. The chain announced Thursday that the plastic cups for all sizes of its cold ...