Scientists have found plastic fragments can shed off cutting boards, takeout containers and even laminated paper cups with ...

Select Starbucks locations in 14 states have stopped using plastic cold drink cups, switching to compostable fiber-based alternatives. The change is due to local regulations and Starbucks ...

Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select stores in California and several other states after a KCAL News investigation showed that its current plastic cold cups ended up in landfills.

Examples are things like straws, coffee stirrers, plastic bags, fizzy drink and water bottles and most food packaging. When it comes to recycling paper cups the big coffee chains have made a lot ...

Lately, synthetic materials like plastic and paper have started replacing these clay cups, as they are cheaper and more convenient for vendors to acquire. But the clay cups still persist in India.