The current cups are made with polypropylene (PP), a versatile polymer that’s the easiest to recycle. However, the decomposition process can still take roughly 20 to 30 years.

The chain announced that the plastic cups for all sizes of its cold drinks have undergone an environmentally friendly redesign that uses up to 20% less plastic compared to the current version.

Why some locations are eliminating plastic cups The backstory: For years, Starbucks has faced growing concerns over plastic waste, particularly as cold drinks have surged in popularity. In April ...

Starbucks says Frappuccinos and other cold drinks now account for 75% of its U.S. beverage sales, up from 37% in 2013. The company estimates the new cups will keep more than 13.5 million pounds of ...

The coffee giant said Thursday it plans to alleviate some of that waste with new disposable cups that contain up to 20% less plastic. The cups are set to be rolled out to stores in the U.S. and ...