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Good call, Chris. It’s particularly bad when I buy a Starbucks’ Ethos Water and dump it in the trash.

Precisely. There has to be irony in there somewhere.

Of course, but its a cost effectiveness decision at some point that requires some creativity and proactiveness on Starbuck’s part.

It looks like this is a policy they aren’t able to enforce due to the size of the franchise and various regulations at the commercial properties they lease, but it’s a pretty weak “stores that can recycle are expected to” from the corporate standpoint.

Separating compost from unsoiled, recyclable paper goods is also likely a problem, though the company may be able to do better than 60% recycled paper sleeves and 10% recycled paper cups. That’s probably just their most cost efficient option.

They could better incentivize bring-your-own-cup/mug deals, particularly if they discount refills to Starbucks brand travel mugs..

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The standpoint “stores that can recycle are expected to” is unfortunate at best. It would seem the policy is interpreted by the various stores as a non-requirement.

I would figure that in Davis, California of all places, Starbucks would have recycling. As of today, none of the 5 locations in Davis have any sort of Recycling available. This is odd because Davis has one of the more efficient and pro-active recycling systems/population in the area.

I also find it odd that the hyperlink for Starbucks ‘recycling’ information points to a non existent location:

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Totally agree with this. I’ve recently noticed that the Starbucks I frequent each have a window sign that tells you where to look for the nearest recycling facility, so you can drive your container there after you drink your beverage. So, was Starbucks trying to change behavior (and waste impact) or perception (of impact)? I vote for the latter.

Loren, awesome. The new store design experiment is how Starbucks should have grown. Too bad that all it does is close stores these days, with environmental footprint as an afterthought.

Thanks for posting that for me Loren. I suppose it’s a start but I am not sure I will find it as impressive until the rest of the stores are absorbed into this model.

Good

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Looks like they may be coming through!

I love Starbucks coffee and it’s nice to know that they’ve came up with such great ideas such as recycling containers. Mother Earth will be a better place if all the things that we use are eco-friendly. In case you’ll be buying tumblers at Starbucks, please do use ec0-friendly shopping bags. Check it out at this site http://www.globalbagproject.com

i’ve been a barista at the same starbucks for 4 years and it’s BULLSHIT the lack of environmental care taking place. milk jugs are plastic and CAN be recycled. cardboard boxes are thrown out every day by the dozens. MILK is wasted like it’s not $5 a gallon. the “marked out” pastries (which contain so many preservatives there’s no way they could go bad in a week’s time!) ARE donated to a local food pantry but overall the efforts and willingness are just not there

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