Current paper machine equipment can’t make a 100% recycled paper coffee cup yet, but equipment can incorporate more recycled fiber–as much as 40-50%–so Starbucks and other cafes could also ...

Now, Starbucks is ready to start testing out some of those winning ideas. Technically, Starbucks' paper cups can be recycled — but in practice, they usually are not.

Now, Starbucks is ready to start testing out some of those winning ideas. Technically, Starbucks' paper cups can be recycled — but in practice, they usually are not.

In some markets last year, Starbucks began using single-use paper cups made with 30% recycled material, an increase from 10%. The plan is to have all cups at 30% recycled material in in all U.S ...

In some markets last year, Starbucks began using single-use paper cups made with 30% recycled material, an increase from 10%. The plan is to have all cups at 30% recycled material in all U.S ...

Now, Starbucks is ready to start testing out some of those winning ideas. Technically, Starbucks’ paper cups can be recycled — but in practice, they usually are not.

After years of looking for greener alternatives to its paper cup — which is lined with plastic — Starbucks is testing out something new. The company announced on Wednesday that it is testing ...

Many recyclers find that process to be more trouble than it's worth. If those facilities try to recycle paper cups without separating out materials first, the plastic lining can jam up their machines.