"Starbucks Unveils Eco-Friendly Cold Drink Cup with Reduced Plastic"

Starbucks plans to introduce new disposable cups made with up to 20% less plastic to address the growing plastic waste from its popular cold drinks, aiming to keep over 13.5 million pounds of plastic out of landfills annually. The company also made other changes, including raised dots for baristas to identify cup sizes and a reusable cup program in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Starbucks aims to make all its packaging reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2030, but advocacy groups urge further reduction in single-use plastic and incentives for customers who bring their own cups.