Starbucks disappointed in Cali compostable cup trial

In California, Starbucks is winding down a compostable cups trial following disappointing results. The fiber-based cups, which the coffee giant began trialing in West Hollywood in February, did not have the “functionality [to meet] customer needs,” a spokeperson told WeHo. The cups also required industrial composters, because of a bioplastic coating. The Cool Down also noted Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol, has been criticized for using a private jet to commute to the company’s headquarters.