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Starbucks recently announced they’re testing a “Borrow-a-Cup” program where customers can get a reusable cup for a $1 deposit. It’s part of Starbucks’ wider efforts to reduce its waste by 50% by 2030.

On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, restaurateur Philip Camino and chef Nyesha Arrington take a look at how large multinational brands like Starbucks are starting to roll out new efforts to reduce their impact on the environment. Nyesha and Philip discuss how Starbucks’ “Borrow-a-Cup” program works, how it’s dealing with the hurdles of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what other restaurants can do to improve their sustainability practices.

Listen to Philip and Nyesha talk about sustainability programs:

• Starbucks is testing out a “Borrow-a-Cup” program in five locations in Seattle
• For a $1 deposit, customers can borrow a reusable cup and return it for a $1 credit and 10 “bonus stars” on their account
• How the program is working during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep people safe
• The sustainability programs McDonald's, Burger King, Sweetgreen, and Panera Bread are implementing
• The wider impact of big multinational brands having more sustainable practices
• The ways other restaurants and businesses can offset their environmental impact

Links:

Happy Mouth Podcast - Instagram

Starbucks Stories - Starbucks announces new Borrow-a-Cup program

National Restaurant News - McDonald's to test zero waste cup solution

USA TODAY - Burger King is testing reusable packaging

Medium - Sweetgreen’s commitment to be Carbon Neutral by 2027

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