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Takeaway cups may be releasing microplastics into your coffee

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Phys.org reports that University of Queensland researchers found single-use paper cups release millions of microplastic particles when exposed to hot liquid. The finding adds to growing concerns about microplastics in everyday food and drink containers.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-takeaway-cups-microplastics...

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