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673K disposable coffee cups

Our forest impact

673K disposable coffee cups

equivalent CO₂ offset by our 74.08 tonnes captured

How we calculated this

Calculation methodology

This calculation considers the carbon footprint of a disposable coffee cup only, excluding the coffee itself. Each disposable cup produces 0.11 kg of CO₂ emissions.

74,080 kg ÷ 0.11 kg = 673,455 disposable coffee cups
Our forest captured: 74.08 tonnes CO₂
Emissions per disposable coffee cup: 0.11 kg CO₂

Sources & references

The Guardian - Environmental Impact of Disposable Coffee Cups

Comprehensive 2024 analysis showing paper coffee cups emit 110g CO2 during their lifecycle, including production, distribution, and disposal.

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MTPak Coffee - Environmental Impact of To-Go Coffee Cups

Industry research confirming that disposable coffee cups generate significant carbon emissions, with paper cups producing approximately 110g CO2 per unit.

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CDP - Coffee Carbon Footprint Analysis

Authoritative sustainability analysis breaking down coffee-related emissions, including detailed data on disposable cup carbon footprints.

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