The coffee giant started using a more environmentally friendly paper cup on Monday at select cafes in New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, as well as London.
The compostable cup is made from biodegradable materials instead of a plastic liner used to prevent leakage. The new cups will also be easier to recycle. Packaging consists of more than half of the Seattle-based chain’s waste output every year. Starbucks claimed it aims to reduce that amount by half in the next years.
More companies are focusing on waste-free packaging, with some providing customers an incentive for bringing their reusable containers.
