Over 500 billion disposable coffee cups are trashed everywhere — 2026-05-09

Impact Vector: Good News · May 9, 2026 · 3m

## Short Segments Today, we're diving into a groundbreaking innovation that could transform your daily coffee ritual. Later, we'll explore how a seaweed-based coffee cup aims to tackle the massive waste problem caused by disposable cups. Stay tuned for the details on this promising development. ## Feature Story Over 500 billion disposable coffee cups are trashed worldwide each year, and a new innovation hopes to change that. Notpla, a UK-based sustainable packaging company, is developing a coffee cup lined with seaweed instead of conventional plastic. This innovation addresses a significant…