With growing concerns about sustainability, you might wonder: Are paper coffee cups bad for the environment? Are paper cups sustainable? Let’s explore the facts about paper cups. Paper cups are a sustainable choice. Here’s why: Made From a Renewable Resource: Paper cups are made from renewable resources – wood fiber sourced from responsibly managed working forests. These forests play a vital role, capturing carbon dioxide and keeping our air clean. Managed Forests are Planted for the Future: Sustainable forestry practices ensure trees are replanted on working forests. The U.S. pulp and paper industry is not linked to global deforestation and forest degradation. U.S. Forests are Strong: 1/3 of the U.S. is forested. And more than 1 billion trees are planted in the U.S. each year! So, next time you grab a paper cup, you can feel good knowing it comes from a sustainable resource.