YOUR CUP IS NOW HOME COMPOSTABLE
Recycle or compost our new cup for hot drinks.
Mineral-based lining
While other disposable cups are coated on the inside with plastic, we use Qwarzo® - a mineral-based material that fulfils a similar barrier function.
New paper lid
Our new lid is made from cellulose fibres instead of plastic. To ensure that it keeps its shape while you enjoy your hot drink, we have given it the same Qwarzo® coating as our new hot drinks cup.
Wood fibres from Northern Europe
We source the cardboard used for our new cup from Metsä. It is produced from traceable fresh wood fibres from northern European forests.
Transcend Packaging Ltd.
The new packaging solutions are manufactured using state-of-the-art technology by Transcend Packaging Ltd. in Wales, UK.
Qwarzo®
Coated with Qwarzo®, an innovative mineral-based alternative that has replaced our old plastic coating.
Metsä
Made with fresh wood fibres from traceable forestry in northern European forests.
How to recycle our new cup
Recycling in paper waste
Our new hot beverage cup and the lid can be disposed of in the waste paper - at home or in our coffee houses.
SECURING SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF COFFEE
Taking care of the environment is imperative to the future of coffee and coffee farmers, and to the world we live in.
At Starbucks, we believe in the importance of caring for our planet and working with and encouraging others to do the same. As a company that relies on an agricultural product, it makes good business sense. And as people living in the world, it is simply the right thing to do.
We’re proud to be developing more environmentally friendly solutions and working hard to expand our existing programs in an effort to minimize our environmental footprint and tackle climate change.
Shifting away from single-use to reusable packaging
Choose to reuse
Reducing waste and encouraging guests to use reusable cups is one of the brand's key global initiatives. With our wide range of core and seasonal merchandise items, such as tumblers, bottles, cold cups, everyone can find their favorite and choose to reuse.
Bring your own tumbler
Bring Your Own Tumbler is our flagship initiative, aiming at eliminating paper and plastic waste. Come to Starbucks with your own container (bottle, tumbler, reusable cup) to receive 0,50€ discount on your favorite beverage.
Single-use cup charge
To encourage even more customers across the country to make the switch to reusable cups, we have implemented an additional cup charge of 0,05€ for every hot beverage ordered in a paper cup at Starbucks. Starbucks donates this fee to the WWF as part of an official partnership.
Returnable Cup Program
The program allows our customers to opt for a reusable in the same way they would a single use cup. Without needing to remember to bring their own cup, customers can ask for their beverage to be served in a reusable cup for a deposit of 2,50€ when ordering at the till.
Strawless Lid
Starbucks Strawless lids feature a slightly raised sipping hole that eliminates the need for straw completely, resulting in an overall reduction of plastic. The Strawless lid is made of plastic which can be recycled.
Paper Straws
We have introduced paper straws, eliminating plastic ones, for all beverages that can't be served with our Strawless lid.
Wooden Cutlery
We have eliminated plastic cutlery, implementing its wooden substitute, that is available for customers ordering for take-away on demand.
Take your coffee grounds home
To minimize our waste, we offer bags with used coffee grounds for our customers to reuse in their household or garden.
Too Good To Go
Too Good To Go app connects us to the customers who help us saving unsold food from our stores. Each day we offer Surprise Bags of surplus food for 1/3 of the original price.
Expanding plant-based menu options
Free Dairy Alternatives
From January 2022, we no longer charge for any dairy alternative drinks in our stores, ensuring customers can always choose the right beverage customization for them.
Plant Based Menu
As part of our ongoing work to expand our environmentally friendly menu options we are always exploring further innovations tailored to the markets in which we operate.
Coffee wouldn’t be possible without the farmers around the world who grow it. That’s why we work alongside them to support sustainable farming practices and their communities.