Costa Coffee commission independent research with AREC to understand paper cup recycling and disposal

There is extensive debate in industry and increasing public interest in the environmental impact of the paper cup.

Coffee cup on plain background

There is extensive debate in industry and increasing public interest in the environmental impact of the paper cup. Costa Coffee have commissioned an independent research with AREC, part of the University of Sheffield to understand paper cup recycling and disposal:

1. The recycling / disposal route of the paper cup.

2. Recyclability of the paper cup.

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