A plastic cup is a disposable cup made out of plastic. It is most commonly used as a container with which to hold beverages. Plastic cups come in a variety of colours, textures and sizes. Most plastic cups contain a resin identification code which can be seen by inverting the cup and reading the numerical value printed on the bottom. Plastic cups are often used for gatherings where it would be inconvenient to wash dishes afterward, due to factors such as location or number of guests. Plastic cups can be used for storing most liquids, but hot liquids may melt the material. Most plastic cups are designed for a single use and then disposal or recycling.
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