Starbucks is trialling a charge on cups that are damaging the environment Starbucks is about to get a tad more expensive for some Londoners. But, before you freak out, it's worth noting that there's actually a really good reason for it.*
The coffee brand has announced it will trial a 5p paper cup charge in 25 London stores in an effort to "encourage and support" the use of reusable cups.*
Per an official statement, Starbucks notes the "growing concern" about the extent of the UK's use of single-use paper cups, which cannot currently be recycled.*
"To that end we will be exploring the impact that a cup charge may have in changing behaviour in addition to the measures we, and the whole industry, are taking on cup recycling," reads the statement.* Read more...