Why doesn't Starbucks recycle?

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Permalink Reply by Parke Ladd on September 2, 2009 at 6:10pm

Pat,

I'll start the forum. If you need any help with the project, let me know

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Permalink Reply by Pat Coyle on September 2, 2009 at 9:10pm

I think we should start with generic cups...so we don't lose the momentum

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Permalink Reply by Julie Vidaurrazaga on September 2, 2009 at 3:31pm

I love the idea of using your own coffee mug. From a marketing perspective, however, I bet Sbux won't promote this since the more you use their cups and walk around the more free advertising they get. We covet what we see all around us.

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Permalink Reply by Erik Deckers on September 2, 2009 at 5:53pm

It doesn't surprise me at all. Sure, they do SOME things that benefit the environment, but not the most important things like recycling all those cups, java jackets, or water bottles. I've known this for years, which is another reason why I don't like to frequent them. Instead I focus on the local coffee shops, especially those that are greener in their approach (i.e. give you mugs, not paper cups, for in-store dining).

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Permalink Reply by Michael R. on September 3, 2009 at 4:53am

No way, no how will Starbucks ever allow their customers to use their own cups. I'm sure it would be a health code violation at the very least.

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Permalink Reply by Robby Slaughter on September 14, 2009 at 10:22am

I use my own cup at my Starbucks several times a week.

Starbucks actually sells travel mugs and give you a discount (about 10 cents in most markets) for bringing your own cup.

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Permalink Reply by Erik Deckers on September 14, 2009 at 11:11am

I just tried to recycle a glass bottle that I got this morning.

"Do you guys recycle glass?" I asked the barista.

"No, we don't recycle," she said.

Muh huh. Yet one more reason why I rarely visit the jolly coffee giant.

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Permalink Reply by Joann Stager on September 14, 2009 at 1:55pm

In all the chains in WA, where it began, Starbucks does rebag and recycle the coffee grounds. They have a special bin marked FREE for the home gardener.

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Permalink Reply by Jack Shepler on September 14, 2009 at 3:34pm

I've seen that here in Indy too.

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