Why do the paper cups that places like fast food restaurants not get soggy and weak like paper straws do?
In: Chemistry
As already stated there’s usually a wax lining to prevent the paper from absorbing any liquid.
Obvious question is why not coat the straw? Well the wax coating makes the cup unrecyclable and harder to biodegrade. The average coffee cup is actually not recyclable despite being made of paper.
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