Starbucks announces plan to eliminate plastic straws by 2020

Jul 7 2018, 5:26 am

Today, July 9, Starbucks has announced plans to eliminate all single-use plastic straws globally by 2020.

The coffee giant has designed, developed, and manufactured a strawless lid that will become the standard for all iced coffee, tea, and espresso beverages served in their locations around the world.

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This announcement makes Starbucks the largest food and beverage retailer to commit to such a global commitment, and the plan will eliminate more than 1 billion plastic straws a year.

Alternative-material straws such as paper or compostable plastic will be rolled-out for Frappuccino beverages, and they will also be available for customers upon request if they would prefer a straw.

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