The convenience plastic offers through single-use straws, water bottles and disposable coffee cups comes at no small cost to the environment, but we are growing more aware of the damage they cause ...

The Right Cup looks too good to be true. It’s a cup that wafts flavor aromas into your nose as you drink plain water, fooling you into thinking you’re actually downing a sugary beverage. The ...

The new cups, announced ahead of Earth Day, are made with up to 20% less plastic and will require less water to make, but come amid a new report that found plastic production continues to pose a ...

STARBUCKS VIA AP. This photo provided by Starbucks shows a new version of the company’s cold cup which is said to be made with up to 20% less plastic.

To tackle the issue, the company 3D prints reusable cups that are made of clay, water and salt. The cups can also be discarded in the trash, where they will eventually disintegrate into dust.

The company estimates the new cups will keep more than 13.5 million pounds of plastic out of landfills each year. Producing the tumblers also requires less water and creates fewer carbon emissions ...