How much do you know about "Single-use" paper cup?

What year does Lawrence Luellen and Hugh Moore first introduced "single-use paper cup"?

• 1907

• 1918

• 1912

• 1975

How many paper cups are disposed of each year worldwide?

• 58 Million cups

• 60 Million cups

• 59 Million cups

• 57 Million cups

What manufacturing materials are mostly found in disposable cups in Vietnam?

• Polyethylene ( Take hundred years to decompose )

• Organic polymer ( Few weeks or few months to decompose )

Why single-use plastic cup need a PE plastic layer?

• Water resistence

• Easy to decompose

• Can be reusable

• Low-cost

Does plastic cup have a PE layer? Do you think it will melt into microplastic?

• Yes, only if the temperature reach from 95°C to 105°C

• No, there is none PE layer in the paper cup

• Yes, the PE layer is easy to melt into microplastic when poured it with hot beverage

• No, PE layer have a high-heat resistance it will only melt above 250°C

What is microplastic?

• Plastic pieces smaller than 5mm

• Similar to microbeads, it can be found in Health & Beauty products

• Plastic broke into smaller pieces

• Adversely affecting underwater life

What is "Single-use plastic"?

• Made from fossil fuels

• Usually removed after used

• Can be seen in plastic straws, plastic bags & plastic bottles

• Is eco-friendly and biodegradable

What is the current status of the collection and landfill in Vietnam?

• About 80% of the 904 landfill is unhygienic and polluting the environment

• 35.000 tons of domestic waste is buried every day

• Landfill liner are prone to leak and contaminate the surrounding areas and water source

• Landfill bring potential danger such as: "Noise, smoke, smell, insects,..."

To manufacture 58 ______? paper cups, we need to harvest 32 _______? trees, consume 100 billion liters of water, and release greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of half a _______? cars.

7Rs - Rethink

"Disposable cups symbolize a culture of wastefulness. How can we, as individuals, work towards a more sustainable society by reducing our reliance on disposable items?"