The document provides educational materials about the environmental impact of hot beverage consumption “to go,” particularly focusing on single-use cups in Germany. It highlights the scale of disposable cup usage, the resources consumed in their production, and the waste generated. The material includes statistics on consumer habits and the environmental footprint of disposable cups versus reusable alternatives. It also offers suggestions for promoting sustainable behaviour, such as encouraging the use of reusable cups and supporting policy measures to reduce waste from single-use packaging in the beverage industry.