Are paper cups more environmentally friendly than foam?
Endless debates occur as to which material is more environmentally harmful, without specific conclusion. At least one paper, Paper Versus Polystyrene: A Complex Choice, (Hocking, Martin B., Science 251:504-505 (February 1, 1991)), noted that foam cups may be less damaging to the environment than paper cups: the chemicals and energy required to make paper cups combined with the emissions from incineration or the effects of burial may exceed the environmental impact of making and disposing of cups made of plastic foam 1.7 Why is coffee bitter? Good quality coffee will commonly have some bitter elements, but they should exist in balance with other aspects; bitterness should not be an overwhelming component. Unfortunately, most people are rarely served anything but poorly prepared coffee that may also have been sitting on a warming element for extended periods, so the standard experience is that coffee is bitter. 1.8 What if my coffee is too strong or too weak? First, be certain that the p
