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As a rule I don't like plastic cups, but they are useful, particularly in the summer time and particularly around children. These, which I feel have a classic, your-parents-had-them-in-the-70's look and feel to them are lightweight, indestructible, and retro-chic with a pattern of sweaty cold water along the sides.

Then I looked them up. Manufactured by Carlisle Foodservice Products for many years, the cup is called the Pebble Optic Tumbler, made of polycarbonate, comes in five colors and costs just over $2 each. You can find them here and never ever have to think about plastic summer cups again. These are perfect.