Starbucks stops using plastic cold drink cups in 14 states in the United States and switches to compostable cups
Starbucks decided to stop using plastic cold drink cups in certain stores in 14 states in the United States from February 11, and switch to compostable paper cups.
These cups are made of fiber paperboard, lined with bioplastic, and the cup lids are made of molded fiber. Unlike transparent plastic cups, these cups are opaque and have a texture very similar to Starbucks hot drink cups.
Starbucks' goal is to make all packaging used in stores reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2030. In addition, Starbucks also encourages customers to bring their own cups, and continues to pilot plans to promote reusable cups in specific cities.
The following are the states that are currently using the new cups: California, Washington, Hawaii, Minnesota, Arizona, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, South Carolina, Colorado and Georgia.
Since this promotion is actually affected by local regulations, some stores in these states may still use plastic cups. If local laws allow the use of recycled materials, more Starbucks stores may use new cups. For customers who don't like the new cups, Starbucks also allows customers to bring their own clean containers, or choose to use ceramic or glass cups in the store.
