Starbucks’ Latest Sustainability Push: Cold Drink Cups Will Have 20% Less Plastic

Associated Press, Fast Company
Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:30pm

Starbucks says Frappuccinos and other cold drinks now account for 75% of its U.S. beverage sales, up from 37% in 2013. Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks 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.

Topics: u.s booming starbucks refreshers frappuccinos cups plastic cold drink drinks sales

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