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Starbucksis slowly moving away from paper cups as part of its ongoing effort to become more environmentally friendly.
“By the end of next year, customers will be able to use their own personal reusable cup for every Starbucks visit in the U.S. and Canada – including in café, drive-thru and mobile order and pay,” said the company in the news release.
The shift from paper to reusable cups is part of the company’s 2030 “planet positive goals” which includes reducing waste through “innovative reusable cup programs.”
“We have a bold long-term sustainability vision and ambitious goals for 2030,” said Starbucks president and CEO, Kevin Johnson. “Starbucks partners around the world are passionate about protecting our planet and are at the very center of driving the innovation that enables us to give more than we take from the planet.”
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The news of Starbucks shifting from paper to reusable cups comes as Johnson announced his retirement after holding the role for five years. Johnson has been with the company for a total of 14 years in different capacities.
“Johnson will transition from his current role on April 4, 2022, and will continue to serve as a Starbucks partner (employee) and special consultant to the company and Board of Directors through September,” said the company in astatement.
Howard Schultz will return to lead the company starting April 4 as interim CEO while Starbucks continues searching for a permanent leader. This will mark Schultz’s third time leading the company.
“When you love something, you have a deep sense of responsibility to help when called. Although I did not plan to return to Starbucks, I know the company must transform once again to meet a new and exciting future where all of our stakeholders mutually flourish,” said Schultz.
source: people.com
