Starbucks to Test Reusable
Cup-Borrowing Program.
Starbucks has launched a new trial program in
an attempt to reduce single-use cup waste. .
The "Borrow A Cup" program was launched
on March 30 in five of the company's
Seattle stores and will run for 2 months. .
Customers will be able to order their hot
or cold drinks in a reusable cup for $1.
The cups can then be returned via contactless kiosks
at participating stores or through Ridwell,
an at-home pickup service based in Seattle.
Once returned,
customers will receive
a $1 Starbucks credit
and 10 Bonus Stars.
Starbucks has partnered with GO Box
to collect the reusable cups and professionally
clean and sanitize them between uses. .
The "Borrow A Cup" program
is part of Starbucks' goal to
reduce its waste by 50%
in the next 9 years. .
With 80% of Starbucks beverages
ordered to-go, the coffee company knows its
reliance on single-use cups “needs to change.” .
We understand the interdependency of human and planetary health, and we believe it is our responsibility to reduce single use cup waste.  We will lead the transition to a circular economy, Michael Kobori, Starbucks Chief Sustainability
Officer, via press release