{"id":2609,"date":"2023-11-26T10:49:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T10:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boldfootforward.nl\/?p=2609"},"modified":"2023-11-26T10:50:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T10:50:52","slug":"de-bittere-waarheid-over-jouw-to-go-koffiebeker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boldfootforward.nl\/en\/de-bittere-waarheid-over-jouw-to-go-koffiebeker\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bitter Truth About Your To-Go Coffee Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2609\" class=\"elementor elementor-2609\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-114c719 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"114c719\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70ea97f\" data-id=\"70ea97f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3439959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3439959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 01-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/boldfootforward.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-viktoria-vlasova-15645111-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2610\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d47bca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d47bca\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a4f3be\" data-id=\"7a4f3be\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea06a02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea06a02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 01-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Getting coffee on the go has become a daily habit for many of us. It's quick, convenient, and let's be honest, it tastes great. But what if I tell you that there might be a hidden cost to this small daily luxury?<\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Illusion of 'Eco-Friendly' Cups<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5><p>In the fight against plastic pollution, 'eco-friendly' paper cups have emerged as knights in shining cardboard. They are biodegradable, right? It seems like a step in the right direction. But recent research by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has brought to light a new concern: these cardboard cups might be just as harmful as their plastic counterparts.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>What's in That Cup?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5><p>These 'green' cups are coated with a thin layer of bioplastic, often made of polylactide (PLA). PLA is derived from corn or sugarcane, which sounds like a promising solution. But this plant-based source doesn't make the end product harmless. The coating is designed to prevent leakage but can also leak toxic substances - substances that can be harmful not only to the environment but also to our health.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Toxic to Growth and Reproduction<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5><p>The Swedish researchers found that certain chemicals in PLA, such as UV stabilizers and nonylphenol (considered toxic by ECHA), could have negative effects. When they tested these substances on insects, they saw that the chemicals caused damage to growth and reproduction. This raises concerns about the potential impact on other animals and perhaps even on us, coffee drinkers.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Solution in Your Hands<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5><p>What can you do to protect yourself and the planet? Simple: bring your own cup. Many coffee shops, including large chains like Starbucks, encourage this practice and are happy to serve your favorite drink in a cup you bring yourself. This small gesture can have a huge impact \u2013 not only do you reduce waste, but you also minimize the risk of exposure to harmful chemicals.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>A Conscious Choice<\/strong><\/h5><p> It's time to wake up \u2013 and not just because of the caffeine. It's time to become aware of the impact of our choices, no matter how small. By switching to reusable cups, we can create a wave of change that goes beyond our morning routine. So, the next time you rush to the station or stand in line for your morning brew, remember: your choice matters. Make it a good one.<\/p><p>With love, Sabine<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Koffie onderweg halen is een dagelijkse gewoonte geworden voor velen van ons. Het is snel, handig en, laten we eerlijk zijn, het smaakt heerlijk. Maar wat als ik je vertel dat er mogelijk een verborgen kostenpost is voor deze kleine dagelijkse luxe? 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