Environmental Impact of Disposable Cups

Use this tool to explore the environmental impact of different materials and processes involved in the lifecycle of disposable cups. Select options from each category to build up the lifecycle stages and see how they contribute to various environmental impact categories.

Instructions

For each option below, use the "+" and "–" buttons to specify how many times each material or process is used. The chart will update to show the cumulative impact. You can also adjust the number of times the cup is used to see how reuse affects the overall impact.