Beverages
Starbucks Paper Cups
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Starbucks Paper Cups is currently classified as elevated concern in the NonToxic.com database, with a 46/100 comparative safety score. DEHP measured at 25,000 particles per 100mL (15 min exposure). Scored relative to other Beverages products in this database. This is a shopping comparison aid, not a medical or regulatory determination.
DEHP signal25,000 particles per 100mL (15 min exposure)
MicroplasticsNot tested
Test year2024
Evidence confidence
Medium confidence
Confidence reflects whether source, year, and measured contamination fields are available.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Study source | Internal research dataset |
| Year tested | 2024 |
| Contamination source | Unknown |
| Polymer types | Various |
| DEHP signal | 25,000 particles per 100mL (15 min exposure) |
| Microplastics signal | Not tested |
How to interpret this product record.
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Product FAQ
Common questions about Starbucks Paper Cups.
Is Starbucks Paper Cups a lower-concern product?
NonToxic.com currently classifies Starbucks Paper Cups as elevated concern with a 46/100 score. DEHP measured at 25,000 particles per 100mL (15 min exposure). Scored relative to other Beverages products in this database.
What evidence is available for Starbucks Paper Cups?
Starbucks Paper Cups currently lists Internal research dataset as the study source, 2024 as the test year, 25,000 particles per 100mL (15 min exposure) as the DEHP signal, and Not tested as the microplastics signal. The evidence label is medium confidence.
What should I compare Starbucks Paper Cups against?
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