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Starbucks Ditches Plastic for Paper Cups at 580 Stores

2/28/2025

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Starbucks is taking a significant step towards sustainability by replacing plastic cups with paper ones for cold drinks at 580 US stores. This initiative, part of its 2022 goals, aims to tackle recycling issues pointed out by researcher Jan Dell. While it's a positive move, with 16,000 locations, there's still a long journey ahead for the coffee giant.

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Starbucks is taking a significant step towards sustainability by replacing plastic cups with paper ones for cold drinks at 580 US stores. This initiative, part of its 2022 goals, aims to tackle recycling issues pointed out by researcher Jan Dell. While it's a positive move, with 16,000 locations, there's still a long journey ahead for the coffee giant.