Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select stores in California and several other states after a KCAL News investigation showed that its current plastic cold cups ended up in landfills.

Starbucks customers across hundreds of locations in the United States started their weeks off with a surprise: Their beloved Frappuccinos and iced espresso drinks served in paper cups, not plastic.

They are not being rolled out nationwide, Starbucks confirmed to the publication. The compostable cups are made from fiber-based paperboard with a bioplastic liner, making the cold beverage cups ...

Starbucks has rolled out opaque cups for its drinks in some states, marking a shift in presentation for a brand that's become known for designed-for-Instagram drinks. A representative for the ...

4, Starbucks announced in a release. “During the winter months, we found that customers ... of Valentine’s inspired tumblers and cold cups, featuring pixelated hearts and floral designs.

They are not being rolled out nationwide, Starbucks confirmed to the publication. The compostable cups are made from fiber-based paperboard with a bioplastic liner, making the cold beverage cups ...

Why now: Some advocacy groups have suggested that the transition away from polypropylene plastic cups is connected to Starbucks’ own sustainability targets — specifically, a goal the company ...