Eli5: why do we use plastic cups for cold drinks and paper cups for hot ones? 254 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.51K January 21, 2022 0 Comments Eli5: why do we use plastic cups for cold drinks and paper cups for hot ones? In: 2 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted January 22, 2022 0 Comments Thermal conductivity. Plastics conduct heat better than paper. So when designing disposable hot cups you can use less material when using paper. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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