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Features Travel coffee mugs come with tons of extras or just basics, like a simple lid. Knowing which features are most important for your travels depends on personal preference.

I slide the thick white plastic cup with its blue lid into the hole, and continue to follow the instructions written on the deposit machine. Placing my credit card on the designated card area, a ...

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At the start of September 2024, more items have been banned in South Australia and Western Australia, including polystyrene containers and cups, plastic confetti, and plastic coffee cups and lids.