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Starbucks Eliminates Plastic Straws in Japan in 2020

November 26, 2019
New paper straws in beverages from Starbucks Japan
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  • November 26, 2019

Change will eliminate 200 million single-use plastic straws per year from nearly 1,500 stores across Japan

Made of FSC® certified paper, the new paper straw and package are produced exclusively for Starbucks Japan

Today, Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. announced that it will eliminate single-use plastic straws from nearly 1,500 stores across Japan and begin providing paper straws to customers starting in January 2020. The new paper straws are made from responsibly-sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC), available in standard sizes for iced beverages and large sizes for Frappuccino? blended beverages.

  • Paper straws with sustainability messages on packaging
  • New paper straws in beverages from Starbucks Japan

The new standard-sized paper straws will be available in select stores beginning in January, with a complete rollout to all stores across the Japan market by March. Large-sized straws for Frappuccino? blended beverages will be available in all store by May. All paper straws will come in paper packaging with positive messages about sustainability. Straws made from plant-based PLA plastic will be available upon request.

“Since we announced our global commitment to eliminate single-use plastic straws across all stores by the end of 2020, Starbucks Japan has focused tirelessly on finding a straw alternative that meets our quality standards,” said Takafumi Minaguchi, representative director and ceo, Starbucks Japan. “We’re pleased to announce that we’ve achieved our goal. As technologies and innovations evolve, we see opportunities to continue to develop the premium Starbucks Experience our customers love in a sustainable way.”

Starbucks continues to explore innovative ways to reduce single-use plastics in stores throughout Japan. Since the first store opened in Ginza, Tokyo in 1996, Starbucks stores in Japan have offered a 20 yen discount for customers who bring their own cups or tumblers.

*Starbucks Coffee Japan FSC® LICENSE CODE: FSC® N002500

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