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Support World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1
Stop by your Starbucks store today in recognition of World AIDS Day ! For every handcrafted beverage sold at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada in support of World AIDS Day, Starbucks will make a five cent contribution to The Global Fund . Since the launch of our partnership with … more »
Cup Summit 3
Starbucks held its third Cup Summit in Boston last week, gathering over 100 packaging industry leaders to discuss solutions for the recyclability of cups and other packaging. In addition to the meeting itself, there was a great 2011 Cup Summit webcast with expert representatives from Massachusetts Institute … more »
Join Us in Supporting Relief Efforts in Japan
Our deepest condolences go out to the people of Japan and their families around the world. During the past few days, we have all seen the heart-wrenching images and heard the reports of lives lost there, especially in the Sendai coastal region. Thousands of people have been evacuated near nuclear plants … more »
Used Paper Cups Become New Again
Hi Everyone, Today I want to let you know about an important milestone in our recycling journey. Earlier this month, we completed a six-week pilot project that – for the first time – proved our used paper cups can be recycled into new paper cups. To make this happen, we collaborated with … more »
Recycling Update - Pilot Project in New York City
Starbucks goal is to ensure 100 percent of our cups are reusable or recyclable by 2015. Making progress towards this, we’ve conducted a pilot project in New York City to test whether our cups can be recycled into consumer paper products like tissue, paper towels, and toilet paper. During a nine … more »
Check In at Starbucks
Location-based social networks are all the rage these days. After you tweet a witty thought on Twitter and update your Facebook with an equally witty (but separate) observation, let your friends know that you are at a Starbucks with Facebook Places or Foursquare. This week we have some fun announcements … more »
News from Store Design & Development
Last month the first grocery store kiosk with our newest design direction was unveiled in Phoenix, Arizona. Within a small space this kiosk showcases simple, yet beautiful materials which include reclaimed flooring material and steel with recycled content. Starbucks Shared Planet design efforts are consistent … more »