Starbucks customers across the US due to fuss over the company’s new cup design
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Many Starbucks enthusiasts can expect to receive orders of cold coffee in cups featuring new designs.
In some states, some locations at Starbucks have switched clear one-legged plastic to opaque white Compostable cupA move that has caused dissatisfaction among some customers who have expressed difficulty drinking from the new lid.
According to a spokesman for the Starbucks company, the change is a step towards the company’s sustainability goals.
“On February 11, a small number of stores in 14 states switched to commercially compostable cups and lids as part of their efforts to reduce waste and meet local market requirements,” the spokesman said. He told Fox Business.
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Starbucks’ new compostable cups are located in Oakland, California. (reddit /@genera1ts0 /fox News)
Starbucks is working to make the cups fully compostable, recyclable or reusable by 2030, according to its website.
The switch allows companies to match local regulations in certain cities that have passed laws requiring a transition from single-use plastics.
on the other hand Coffee giant There are 17,000 stores in the US, with only about 580 of the following 14 states implementing the changes.
- California
- Washington
- Hawaii
- Minnesota
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Maryland
- Connecticut
- Virginia
- South Carolina
- Colorado
- Georgia
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Starbucks’ new compostable cups come with flat or dome-shaped lids. (Starbucks)
The new cup, made of molded fibers, comes with both flat or dome-shaped lids, carrying both regular iced coffee and whipped frappuccinos.
This is because opaque cups resemble the cups used in hot drinks. Reddit users The new cup said it makes it difficult for customers to film colorful drinks.
“We don’t have any tiktok drinks anymore,” said a Reddit user. “If it’s hidden, you can’t show off your drink.”
| Ticker | safety | last | change | change % |
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| swub | Starbucks Corp. | 112.55 | +0.16 |
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Starbucks disposable plastic cups allowed people to photograph colorful drinks. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Many customers have expressed their dissatisfaction with the new design across numerous Reddit posts, claiming that the cups are uncomfortable to drink and the lid is not sealed well.
“They’re terrible and very troublesome to drink,” a Reddit user commented in the post. Starbucks new cup.
Another Reddit user posted a photo showing the leak from the new lid.
“What, Starbucks?” said the Reddit user in a post.
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For customers who are not fans of the new compostable design, Starbucks said there are still other options.
“As an alternative, customers are welcome to bring in a clean, personal, reusable cup or order a drink for ‘here’.
“We are committed to innovation, testing and learning to meet the expectations of our partners and customers.