According to Starbucks Stories, the practice of filling reusable cups is being reintroduced in many Starbucks locations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This renewed practice has undergone rigorous testing in order to make it completely contactless and therefore much safer during these uncertain times.
And to comply with new health standards , Starbucks has developed a system that eliminates any shared contact points between customers and baristas.
Are Starbucks cups reusable?
Beginning June 22, Starbucks is safely reintroducing personal reusable cups across company operated stores in the U.
The program encourages customers to bring in their own cups ( clean, of course ) and rewards them with a 10 cent discount on each drink.
Only clean cups will be accepted; Starbucks partners will not be able to clean them for customers. In addition, the company is currently testing safe options for allowing personal reusable cups via the drive thru , but for now personal reusable cups will only be accepted in stores.
You can use your personal cup at Starbucks again! Starting June 22, the chain is bringing back personal reusable cups to U., and locations. (Hmm, which cup to choose—the London souvenir cup depicting Tower Bridge, the klutz-proof, no-spill travel tumbler or the “World’s Best Boss” mug, a la Michael Scott from The Office ?).
Are Starbucks cups recyclable?
Customer adoption of reusable cups is one part of Starbucks ongoing commitment to reduce single-use cup waste and goal to reduce waste by 50% by 2030. Beginning June 22, Starbucks is safely reintroducing personal reusable cups across company operated stores in the U.
How does Starbucks’ single-use Cup recycling work?
How it works 1 Cleanliness of cup is checked by your barista, retain your lid. 2 Reusable is placed in a ceramic mug. 3 Beverage is made, contact free. 4 At the hand-off, pick up your cup. 5 Pop on the lid, and you’re good to go. Efforts to reduce single-use cup waste is not new to Starbucks. We have offered More.
At Starbucks, pre-COVID 80% of beverages are enjoyed on the go. To encourage customers to choose reusable and reduce single-use cup waste, Starbucks will continue offering customers a $.10 discount on their beverage of choice .
Can You Bring your own cups to Starbucks Drive Thru?
Reusable cups will not be accepted at drive-thru lanes, although the company is testing ways to do so safely at its Tryer Center in Seattle. Prior to the health crisis, Starbucks had offered a 10-cent discount to customers who brought in their own cups.
Customers who go through Starbucks’ drive-thru still have to accept their drinks in Starbucks’ disposable cups . Starbucks ( SBUX) has been trying for years to reduce waste by developing a more environmentally-friendly disposable cup and increasing the number of customers who use reusable mugs.
When do Starbucks cups return to stores?
Personal reusable cups return to Starbucks stores in the U. On June 22 . Here’s the step-by-step guide to our simple, safe and contactless procedure. Customer adoption of reusable cups is one part of Starbucks ongoing commitment to reduce single-use cup waste and goal to reduce waste by 50% by 2030.