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Starbucks Ditches Plastic Cups for Paper in 580 Stores

2/25/2025

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Starbucks is taking a bold step towards sustainability by swapping out plastic cups for paper ones in 580 U.S. stores. This move not only aligns with their ambitious goal of making all packaging reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2030 but also responds to looming anti-plastic regulations in California. Environmental advocates are calling for an even greater commitment to reusable containers.

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Story summary

Starbucks is taking a bold step towards sustainability by swapping out plastic cups for paper ones in 580 U.S. stores. This move not only aligns with their ambitious goal of making all packaging reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2030 but also responds to looming anti-plastic regulations in California. Environmental advocates are calling for an even greater commitment to reusable containers.