Why some Starbucks locations are switching from plastic to paper cups

Grist
By Joseph WintersFeb 24, 2025, 4:15 am358 pts
Starbucks customers across hundreds of locations in the United States started their weeks off with a surprise: Their beloved Frappuccinos and iced espresso drinks served in paper cups, not plastic. The Seattle-based coffee company announced this week that about 580 of its stores had begun replacing its cold…

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