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April 19, 2024

Starbucks to make cup with less plastic

SEATTLE (AP) — Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks stores have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in.

Starbucks said on Thursday that it plans to alleviate some of that waste with new disposable cups that contain up to 20% less plastic.


 
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