As Starbucks celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the company is expanding its Greener Store Framework to help reduce its environmental impact and leverage its scale for good to accelerate the global movement towards a more sustainable future. Starbucks is opening its first Greener Store outside of North America in Shanghai, China with a focus on circularity. The Shanghai Greener Store has been designed and built to reduce waste, repurpose goods and serve as a platform for future innovation.

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Design &amp; Construction - Creating an environmentally-conscious&nbsp;third place:

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Daily Operations – Promoting responsible living through a cup of coffee:

Customer Experience – Making sustainability part of everyday lifestyles:

Design &amp; Construction - Creating an environmentally-conscious third place

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The Shanghai Greener Store uses recycled materials and industry-first responsible materials, achieving a balance between functional use, spatial aesthetics and circularity.

Wood reclaimed from the renovation of the Beijing Sanlitun Taikooli Flagship store were used to craft the countertop of the Experience Bar, steps of the” stadium seating,” as well as door handles, giving material that would have otherwise gone into landfills a new lease of life.

Wood recovered from stores in Shanghai was used to make table tops, while table bases are made from recycled materials combined with recycled red bricks reclaimed from stores.

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The Greener Store also features a Modular Bar and Back-Of-House system constructed to enable reuse and recycling. Made of modules for different functions, the modular design allows the store to quickly adjust the bar layout, by adding, removing, or replacing bar modules to achieve different functional combinations such as ordering, beverage production, food display, and more.

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The customized setup enhances efficiency while envisioning a future-forward construction that can enable full reuse, avoiding landfill waste. Modules can be easily dismantled and reassembled in different configurations in case of future renovations or remodeling. At the ‘end of life’, modules that meet reuse standards can be refurbished and used again, hence reducing waste. &nbsp;

The store also provides a more convenient environment for Starbucks partners (employees), featuring a back-of-house wall system that connects the bar and storage space. It facilitates front-flow of materials such as ice and cups and the back-flow of waste. This reduces the number of trips partners have to make between the bar and storage area, improving operational efficiency and enabling partners to focus on connections with customers.

In addition, the store utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) and smart technologies. Air conditioners can be switched on and off automatically according to the store’s operating hours, and the lighting can be automatically adjusted to different preset modes for different times of the day. Through these technologies, the store is expected to reduce carbon emissions by around 15 percent, compared to a regular Starbucks store of the same size (2019 baseline scenario).

The art installations in the store are inspired by Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks coffee farm in Costa Rica. Referencing the region’s topographic map as the outline, the designer used colors from the ‘bean cards’ of coffees from Starbucks top 10 coffee producing regions. The colors bring a lighter touch to the rugged mountains and terrain contours, while also highlighting Starbucks appreciation for nature. Artworks are displayed in different areas of the store and are grouped according to the three largest coffee producing regions – Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Daily Operations – Promoting responsible living through a cup of coffee

Advanced plastic-to-textile technologies are used to transform Starbucks PET cups into the iconic Starbucks green apron donned by store partners. The cups undergo deep cleaning and processing to become recycled PET fragments, which are then made into polyester chips, yarns, and fabrics, before becoming a Starbucks apron.

This recycling initiative not only helps to minimize white pollution caused by PET beverage bottles, but also reduces energy and resource consumption compared to the traditional textile industry. Each apron achieves approximately one kilogram of carbon reduction in its lifecycle.

The store will be introducing “Sustainable Coffee Classrooms” hosted by coffee masters selected from across the market. In addition to coffee knowledge and culture, customers can learn about different sustainability practices adopted by Starbucks throughout the entire coffee supply chain.

The store not only showcases the “bean to cup” journey, but also inspires people to rethink the endless possibilities of the coffee lifecycle. The store is the first in the market to recycle its coffee grounds for use as fertilizer. After composting, they can be used in suburban farms and shopping mall gardens. Customers can also take coffee grounds back home for free.

Customer Experience – Making sustainability part of everyday lifestyles

The Shanghai Greener Store is the first Starbucks store globally to host sustainability-themed exhibitions, where artists will be invited to give coffee grounds and other materials a new lease of life. Called the “Circular Lifestyle Lab,” the exhibition features sustainability-themed art installations made from recycled materials.

Kicking off the initiative is a collaboration with Tongji University’s College of Design and Innovation on an exhibition titled, “Organic Prosperity,” featuring art installations created through the imaginative use of coffee grounds and other retail waste materials. Customers can also sign up for related talks and workshops.

Customers are encouraged to bring their own tumblers and cutlery to the store. Those without their own cups or tumblers can still do their part to reduce single-use cups by purchasing a Grande-sized reusable cup for just 15 RMB when ordering beverages for on-the-go consumption. Consistent with other stores in the market, the store will provide coffee grounds straws and cutlery made of biodegradable materials, while encouraging customers to bring their own reusable cup or tumblers for 4 RMB discount.

Customers may also enjoy a scrumptious variety of plant-based food and beverage offerings. Over half of the store menu will be plant-based, including the debut of 15 new food items and two new limited-time offer beverages, while oatmilk will be used as the default option for most beverages. A range of plant-based bakery, wraps, sandwiches, salads, cakes and pastries will be available to satisfy customers’ craving at any time of the day.

From design and construction, to daily store operations and customer experience, the Shanghai Greener Store not only serves as a re-imagined third place, but also demonstrate Starbucks partners’ commitment to a sustainable future. Let us work together towards our shared aspiration.

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Range of new sustainable packaging invites Chinese customers to take small steps towards a better planet

Extension of Starbucks ‘GOOD GOOD’ movement beyond offering plant-based food and beverage menu

Latest of Starbucks efforts to reduce environmental impact at every stage of the coffee journey

This Earth Day, Starbucks invites customers to take simple actions that are good for the planet in their daily lifestyles. As part of its ‘GOOD GOOD’ movement, Starbucks will be rolling out a range of new sustainable packaging in its stores across the Chinese mainland, including coffee ground straws - the first major food and beverage retail chain in the market to do so at scale. Together with the launch of reusable for-here cold beverage cups and to-go wooden flatware, it marks the latest of Starbucks continuous efforts to reduce environmental impact at every stage of the coffee journey ‘from bean to cup’.

“Starbucks new sustainable packaging solutions make it easier for our partners (employees) and customers to make small contributions towards a better planet in their daily lives. Sustainable packaging is an extension of the Starbucks ‘GOOD GOOD’ movement, as we seek to invite everyone to eat good, feel good and do good. We firmly believe that the cumulative impact of our every action, however small, can add up to effect real change and make a positive difference to the environment,” said Leo Tsoi, senior vice president, chief operating officer and president, Starbucks China Retail.

Starbucks new coffee ground straws are made using coffee grounds and Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), and are 90 percent biodegradable within four months under standard conditions, far exceeding the six-month criteria under both national and international regulatory requirements. Apart from being eco-friendlier, the material is more compact and resilient compared to paper straws, which will be gradually phased out. Customers will be able to enjoy a superior experience as coffee ground straws are more suited for stirring, and can be soaked in beverages for longer periods without turning soft. They also enable smoother suction for customers consuming beverages containing fruit bits. Coffee ground straws were first piloted in selected stores in the market in February, and have received positive feedback from customers. Starting tomorrow, it will be launched in more than 850 Starbucks stores in Shanghai, before subsequent roll out to the rest of the Chinese mainland by the end of the year.

To be launched concurrently in Starbucks stores in Shanghai are specially designed reusable for-here cold beverage cups made from food contact resin, which customers can choose to replace single use plastic cups in-store. Developed by Starbucks China’s R&amp;D team, the new cup had undergone rigorous testing for durability, and is able to withstand over 1,000 times of thorough washing and sanitizing. It was first piloted in Guangzhou and Hainan province last December, and will be rolled out to the rest of the market by the end of the year.

In addition, all Starbucks stores in the Chinese mainland will introduce newly developed biodegradable wooden flatware for to-go consumption, replacing plastic cutlery which will be discontinued. Reusable serve ware will continue to be provided for all in-store consumption. The initiatives are estimated to eliminate a total of over 500 tons of plastic and 350 tons of waste per year when fully rolled out. On top of sustainable packaging innovations, Starbucks will continue to promote waste reduction by offering a 4RMB discount for customers who bring their own tumblers/cups.

The introduction of the latest sustainable packaging solutions comes a year after Starbucks first launched its ‘GOOD GOOD’ Movement inspiring Chinese customers to explore new lifestyles that are good for the planet, starting with the market-wide offering of a plant-based food and beverage menu in partnership with plant-based innovators Beyond Meat, Inc. and Oatly. The menu continues to be refreshed, most recently with the launch of two ‘GOOD GOOD’ limited time offer beverages in late March – the new Oatmilk Velvet Latte, and the return of seasonal favorite Berries Oatmilk Black Tea Macchiato.

Starbucks sustainability efforts are driven by its aspiration to become a resource positive company that gives more than it takes from the planet. The company has set science-based preliminary targets for 50 percent reductions of carbon, water and waste globally&nbsp;by 2030, and just last month announced a new goal to achieve Carbon Neutral Green Coffee and conserve water usage in green coffee processing by 50 percent by 2030.

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Starbucks rolls out a new range of sustainable packaging to stores across China.

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Today, Starbucks Coffee Korea announces four new plant-based menu items available at stores across South Korea starting February 25. The new menu includes:

The new line-up in Korea joins a growing number of plant-based menu items offered to Starbucks customers in Asia and around the world. Starbucks continues to observe the dominant shift in consumer behavior toward more plant-based choices as a top trend and focus area for the business. Expanding Starbucks plant-based menu globally is one of the ways the company is pursuing its goal to reduce its carbon footprint, as environmentally friendly menu items contribute to Starbucks global aspiration to be a resource-positive company.

Starbucks has offered soymilk at stores across Korea since 2005, and began introducing select seasonal beverages made with oatmilk in 2017.

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Starbucks Coffee Korea announces four new plant-based menu items.

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Today, Starbucks announces the introduction of three new plant-based food choices at 57 select stores in Greater Jakarta and Bali, as well as almondmilk at all stores across Indonesia. The expansion of plant-based menu items in Indonesia will offer more choices to accommodate the evolving preferences and lifestyles of customers, and provide them with more ways to customize their Starbucks Experience. The new food choices include the Plant-Based Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Plant-Based Wellington Pocket and Plant-Based Patty Focaccia Bread.

The new line-up in Indonesia joins a growing number of plant-based menu items offered to Starbucks’ customers in Asia Pacific region and around the world. Starbucks remains committed to expanding plant-based food and beverage offerings in locally-relevant ways, as environmentally friendly menu items contribute to Starbucks global aspiration to be a resource-positive company.

“Starbucks offers customers many delicious food and beverage choices to enjoy throughout the day,” said Liryawati, Chief Marketing Officer, PT Sari Coffee Indonesia. “The new food menu and almondmilk beverage options offer everything customers love about their Starbucks favorites, made using plant-based ingredients. We are excited to be now providing the plant-based almondmilk alternative to dairy and soy milk, offering customers new ways to customize and enjoy their favourite Starbucks.”

Last September, Starbucks introduced a seasonal plant-based handcrafted beverage, the Almondmilk Hazelnut Latte to Indonesian customers, which quickly became a customer favorite. Almondmilk is the perfect complement to Starbucks hot, iced and Frappuccino® beverages with delicate nutty sweetness aftertaste.

The plant-based menu is available for customers to order at Starbucks® stores or using the Starbucks Delivers service.

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Today, Starbucks announces the introduction of new plant-based food and beverage options in select markets across Asia. Starting in September, Starbucks is adding two new seasonal plant-based handcrafted beverages, the Oatmilk Cocoa Macchiato and Almondmilk Hazelnut Latte to store menus in 8 markets, as well as plant-based food choices at stores in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. New plant-based milk options will remain available as part of core menu offerings in around 7 markets across Asia following the seasonal promotion. The new lineup in Asia joins a <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/starbucks-expands-plant-based-food-menu-in-singapore/">growing number of plant-based menu items</a> offered to Starbucks customers <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/plant-based-menu-innovation-at-starbucks/">around the world</a>. As customer demand for plant-based choices increases, Starbucks remains committed to expanding plant-based food and beverage offerings in locally-relevant ways, as environmentally friendly menu items contribute to Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/kevin-johnson-letter-sustainability/">global aspiration to be a resource-positive company</a>. "We're thrilled to offer our customers more ways to personalize their Starbucks Experience and enjoy plant-based choices at Starbucks," said Sara Trilling, president, Starbucks Asia Pacific. "This menu expansion is designed to offer our customers the same flavors and handcrafted service they know and love from Starbucks, in a new way. We're excited to continue our journey toward becoming resource positive together with our customers in Asia."

According to Euromonitor, a global market intelligence company that tracks customer trends, the Asia Pacific region stands out as the largest region for plant-based milk options due to well established traditions in local food culture.

"A new wave of plant-based food and beverage products are making inroads in Asia and will continue to develop over the next few years, driven by customer interest in healthier lifestyles and eco-conscious behaviors,” said Maria Mascaraque, Industry Manager at Euromonitor. “Plant-based options such as soy are strongly ingrained in Asian culture, meaning innovation is key to meeting the taste preferences of consumers seeking out new flavors and modern takes on traditional diets.”

Classic beverages crafted with plant-based milk

Starbucks has created plant-based versions of two classic Starbucks favorites – cocoa and hazelnut – in addition to new customization choices with oatmilk, almondmilk and coconutmilk (available only in select markets). The new plant-based beverages include:

Oatmilk Cocoa Macchiato: Our signature espresso pairs perfectly with smooth, creamy oatmilk and vanilla syrup, topped with a drizzle of rich cocoa sauce. The Oatmilk Cocoa Macchiato is available as a hot or iced handcrafted beverage by request.

Almondmilk Hazelnut Latte: A beloved Starbucks favorite handcrafted with naturally creamy almondmilk, Starbucks® signature espresso and rich and nutty hazelnut syrup, topped with a sprinkle of crunchy almonds.&nbsp; The Almondmilk Hazelnut Latte is available as a hot or iced handcrafted beverage by request.

New plant-based food choices in Starbucks stores across Asia

Each of Starbucks new plant-based food offerings was developed locally to suit the tastes and preferences of local customers. The new items will arrive in participating stores throughout September, including:

For availability in your market, please visit your local Starbucks menu online or check on your Starbucks® App.

Learn more about Starbucks sustainability initiatives <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/2019-report-leading-in-sustainability/">here</a>.

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Starbucks introduces new plant-based food and beverage choices in Asia this fall.

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Today, Starbucks introduced two new food items, the Impossible™ Pasta Salad Bowl and Impossible™ Pie, to its core menu in Singapore, following the launch of the market's <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/starbucks-introduces-new-impossible-rendang-pie-in-singapore/">first plant-based menu item in July</a>.&nbsp; The new Impossible Pasta Salad Bowl and Impossible Pie will be available at all Starbucks stores island-wide and through delivery. The new dishes in Singapore join a growing number of plant-based menu items offered to Starbucks customers around the world.&nbsp; As customer demand for plant-based choices increases, Starbucks remains committed to expanding plant-based food and beverage offerings, as an environmentally friendly menu contributes to Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/kevin-johnson-letter-sustainability/">global aspiration to be a resource-positive company</a>. "We know our customers are increasingly interested in plant-based food and beverage choices, and we're excited to bring these innovative new additions to our menu," said Patrick Kwok, general manager, Starbucks Singapore.&nbsp; "These delicious dishes join a range of food choices available at Starbucks in Singapore, and pair wonderfully with our handcrafted beverages.&nbsp; In addition to our two plant-based core food items, we are looking forward to expanding our beverage menu with plant-based options in the coming months as well." "We're thrilled that these new dishes made with our delicious Impossible™ Burger are now available as part of Starbucks' core menu in Singapore.&nbsp; Impossible Foods is on a mission to make the global food system sustainable and having these dishes widely available to customers across the island, and all year-round, takes us another step close to achieving this," said Nick Halla, SVP of International at Impossible Foods.

The Impossible Pie features ground Impossible Burger within a savory medley of gherkins, tomato sauce and layers of melted cheddar cheese wrapped in buttery, flaky short-crust pastry.

The new menu is available at all Starbucks stores across Singapore, and for delivery through Deliveroo, Foodpanda, and GrabFood.

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Starbucks Expands Plant-Based Food Menu in Singapore

Starbucks introduces two new food items, the Impossible™ Pasta Salad Bowl and Impossible™ Pie to stores across Singapore, part of the company’s continued expansion of plant-based choices.

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Today, Starbucks is introducing the new Impossible™ Rendang Pie to stores across Singapore, part of the company’s continued expansion of plant-based choices and <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/kevin-johnson-letter-sustainability/">global aspiration to be a resource-positive company</a>. The Impossible Rendang Pie will be available for a limited time at Starbucks stores and through delivery, with more plant-based food choices to be announced later this summer in partnership with Impossible Foods.

The Impossible Rendang Pie is a locally inspired twist on a Starbucks classic, made with a flaky, buttery shortcrust pastry and featuring a filling of ground Impossible™ Burger from Impossible Foods, slow-cooked in a rich rendang gravy with carrots, edamame, potatoes and a hard-boiled egg in the center. It’s one of six items in Starbucks Singapore’s limited-time Shiok Food Menu, celebrating the local flavors of Singapore.

“We’re pleased to introduce the Impossible Rendang Pie to our Singaporean customers as the first of our new selection of plant-based food,” said Patrick Kwok, general manager, Starbucks Singapore. “The new Impossible Rendang Pie is an innovative take on a local classic and builds on our commitment to expanding plant-based food choices, and reimagining our menu to help achieve our long-term sustainability goals.”

“We’re excited to work with Starbucks in Singapore, and we look forward to introducing new delicious plant-based choices together for Starbucks customers,” said Nick Halla, SVP of International at Impossible Foods. “We’re thrilled with Starbucks' commitment to offering plant-based foods, which is critical to Impossible’s mission to make the global food system sustainable.”

The Impossible Rendang Pie is available for Starbucks customers to enjoy at all Starbucks stores across Singapore, and for delivery through Foodpanda, Deliveroo and GrabFood, until 11 August 2020.

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Starbucks Introduces New Impossible™ Rendang Pie in Singapore

Starbucks introduces the new limited-time Impossible™ Rendang Pie to stores across Singapore, part of the company’s continued expansion of plant-based choices.

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Starbucks is joining forces with plant-based innovators in China, Beyond Meat and Oatly, to continue its strategic focus on expanding plant-based ingredients and products. Starting today, Starbucks stores across China will offer a new plant-based food and beverage menu, as well as new merchandise made from recycled content.<a> </a>The new plant-based platform in China marks another step towards Starbucks global aspiration to become a resource positive company, giving more than it takes from the planet.

“Starbucks is thrilled to partner with Beyond Meat to provide even more choices to consumers through innovative new plant-based offerings. Our new menu items make it easy and enjoyable to explore new lifestyles, starting from what we eat and drink. Through our new plant-based platform, we seek to inspire new routines by inviting everyone to eat good, feel good and do good. Together, we can take a small, humble step to make a better world,” said Leo Tsoi, senior vice president, chief operating officer and president, Starbucks China Retail.

As a leading innovator in the industry, Starbucks is committed to constantly reimagining its menu to offer a range of food and beverage choices for customers. The company also continues to explore creative new solutions with customers beyond its menu to create a positive impact on the environment and support their lifestyles.

Reimagining a core food menu built on plant-based ingredients

Starbucks is working with Beyond Meat as part of its entry into the Chinese mainland. Culinary experts from Starbucks used plant-based Beyond Beef™ to create three delicious new dishes inspired by modern, international favorites and designed with the palates of Chinese consumers in mind. Available in most Starbucks stores across the Chinese mainland from April 22, the new food menu includes:

“Today we mark an important milestone as Beyond Meat launches in China, advancing our goal of increasing accessibility to plant-based protein globally. Starbucks is a trusted brand with a strong market presence and deep understanding of customers in China, and we’re pleased to partner with them on our market entry. We believe the new Beyond Beef menu items deliver on our promise of enabling consumers to Eat What You Love™ while also enjoying the nutritional and environmental benefits of plant-based protein,” said Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat, Inc. Founder and CEO. “We are proud to support Starbucks in furthering their efforts around health and sustainability while offering Chinese consumers more diverse protein options.” 

Additionally, Starbucks is partnering with OmniPork to offer two more tasty dishes featuring a plant-based protein that pairs well with Asian dishes:

Packaging for the new menu items is made from plant-based material which have received OK Compost HOME and INDUSTRIAL certifications, two widely recognized international standards. Products also feature a thoughtfully-designed sleeve made from recycled from milk cartons which opens up to form a meal mat, reducing the need for cleaning up. A handle is integrated into the packaging design to remove any need for secondary packaging.

Expanding non-dairy choices with oatmilk

Starbucks is also introducing oatmilk to the core beverage menu in all stores across China with Oatly. Customers at all Starbucks stores across the Chinese mainland may now customize their favorite Starbucks® beverages with oatmilk. The smooth and mellow texture of oatmilk pairs perfectly with the Starbucks signature espresso, accentuating its full-bodied taste and velvety microfoam.

In addition to the new customization choices, Starbucks has created oatmilk versions of two signature Starbucks® beverages, as well as a special limited time offer beverage. Available in all Starbucks stores across the Chinese mainland from April 22, the new beverages include:

Starbucks has offered soymilk in China since 2007, and the introduction of oatmilk provides customers another unique way to customize their Starbucks Experience.

“It’s a significant step for the growing plant based movement that Starbucks customers in China can now enjoy their favorite beverage with Oatly,” said Toni Petersson, Global CEO of Oatly, the original oatmilk brand from Sweden. “Oatly pairs extremely well with espresso and creates a wonderfully dense and creamy foam for lattes.”

Inspiring sustainable lifestyles

Starbucks has also launched a line of stylish and creative merchandise that can be woven into customers’ everyday lifestyles. This includes tumblers and notebooks that are made with recycled coffee grounds collected from Starbucks stores. The coffee grounds are processed and mixed with polypropene to form an industrial grade material with over 30 percent recycled coffee ground content, which can potentially be used to manufacture a variety of lifestyle items. To further bring this new approach to sustainability to life in Starbucks cafes, furniture made from this material will be rolled out into stores in the near future.

Building on Starbucks global sustainability commitments

The new platform marks the latest chapter in Starbucks sustainability commitment announced <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/message-from-starbucks-ceo-kevin-johnson-starbucks-new-sustainability-commitment/">earlier this year</a>. As part of this commitment, the company announced <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/starbucks-coffee-innovation-park-in-china-elevates-manufacturing-and-extends-global-roasting-network/">plans to build a Coffee Innovation Park</a> in China by 2022, which aims to become the most energy, water and waste efficient roasting operations for Starbucks around the world.

Last year, Starbucks also <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2018/starbucks-to-eliminate-plastic-straws-globally-by-2020/">eliminated plastic straws</a> from all of its stores in the Chinese mainland, saving about 200 tons of plastic waste annually. It is now accelerating the rollout of new waste sorting stations and will complete installation in over 80 percent of its stores by the end of September 2020.

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Starbucks expands plant-based ingredients and products in China

Starbucks stores across China offer a new plant-based food and beverage menu, as well as new merchandise made from recycled content.

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