Amid criticism, Dunkin’ moves to replace foam cups By Taryn Luna Globe Correspondent,August 20, 2013, 12:00 a.m.

“Styrofoam isn’t biodegradable, so the cups from Chick-fil-A you got as a kid, well, they’re still sitting there! Not going anywhere, just piling up more and more,” commented a Redditor.

Controversy brews as Chick-fil-A transitions from Styrofoam to paper cups in some locations, with Reddit users sharing mixed opinions on the change that may be linked to state bans.

Oct. 20, 2011 -- False, a styrofoam cup cannot capture heat as well as a thermos container. Many people carry around hot beverages without taking notice to the container they're holding.

Many Dunkin' locations have already rolled out a new double-walled paper cup for hot beverages, and all New England stores will be adopting the new look by Dec. 1. Most Dunkin' locations overseas ...

Why did Chick-fil-A replace its cups? According to the U.S. Sun, they did away with the Styrofoam cups to “provide better customer experience.” ...

How to use a Styrofoam cup to protect your pipes First, be sure to poke a hole in the bottom of the cup. Use some kind of cord, like a rubber band, through that hole.

The new cups will be available for small, medium, large and the ever-popular extra large coffee sizes and will begin to show up in stores as soon as May 1. Support local journalism.: Subscribe today!

The study concluded that polystyrene cups take the least energy to make. In fact, it takesmore energy to wash your mug than it takes to make a styrofoam cup, according to Hawking's paper. But ...