Why We Need Paper Cups

We use paper cups for just about everything. Their versatility allows them to meet the demands of nearly anything we throw at them, from hectic schedule rushes for coffee to midnight cravings for steaming, hot soup during finals from a local Pho restaurant, where bowls are too much of a hassle. But we never seem to consider how much we take this mundane, yet extraordinary item for granted. From cheap coffee mugs that power us through our day to the fuel it gives us to survive strenuous study sessions, paper cups are revolutionary. At an initial glance it seems a silly thing to celebrate but imagining our lives without them puts their importance into a larger perspective.

What’s So Great About Paper Cups?

Paper cups are the best friend to everyone’s favorite caffeinated beverage, coffee. Coffee is considered by most to be a necessity, often traveling to a coffee shop a minimum of three times per day for a refill or to purchase another cup for a mid-aft