What kind of plastic cup to choose should be considered comprehensively according to personal needs, preferences and concerns about environmental protection and health. If you want to be safe and environmentally friendly, you can choose a recyclable plastic cup without BPA. If you need insulation function, you can choose insulation plastic cups. If you pay attention to safety and durability, you can choose polypropylene plastic cups or plastic cups without BPA. If disposable use is required, polyethylene plastic cups are also an option.
At the same time, no matter what kind of plastic cups, regular replacement and cleaning are important steps to keep healthy. When using plastic cups, attention should be paid to proper cleaning and maintenance, and the filter element should be replaced regularly or the cups should be cleaned to ensure the hygiene and health of drinking water. If you are worried about plastic cups, you can also consider cups made of other materials, such as stainless steel and glass.
Common plastic materials and their characteristics;
1, polypropylene (PP) plastic cup: Polypropylene is a relatively safe plastic material, and does not contain harmful substances such as BPA. It has the characteristics of high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, and is suitable for daily household and outdoor use. Polypropylene plastic cups are also durable and not easy to break. It can be used to hold cold drinks, hot drinks and microwave food.
2. Polyethylene (PE) plastic cups: Polyethylene plastic is usually used to make disposable beverage cups. It is cheaper and suitable for short-term use. Because it is soft, it is not suitable for holding high-temperature foods and drinks, nor for microwave heating.
3. Styrene (PS) plastic cups: Polystyrene plastic cups are usually disposable foam cups. This material is light and cheap, but it is not very environmentally friendly and easy to be polluted by waste. Therefore, in daily use, try to avoid using disposable foam cups.
4. PVC plastic cups: PVC plastic cups are rarely used for food packaging, because they may release substances harmful to human body. When choosing plastic cups, it is recommended to avoid using PVC materials.
5. BPA-free plastic cups: In order to avoid potential risks, you can choose plastic cups marked "BPA-free". This can ensure that the plastic cups used will not release harmful substances such as BPA.