In Seattle, Starbucks has switched to compostable cold cups and lids made out of fiber-based paperboard and bioplastic liners. The rollout covers fourteen states, including California.
“I think it’s a great start and I’m thrilled Starbucks is doing this,” said Susan Keefe, director of SoCal Beyond Plastics, a nationwide nonprofit fighting plastic pollution. “There’s always more work to do, but I think it’s important to start somewhere. I think starting the rollout in 14 states is a great start.”
The move also means the company is in compliance with many local mandates, including those in Santa Monica, reports CBS News.