Starbucks Coffee Spain Unveils Reconstructed Store in Madrid with Amplified Focus on Coffee Heritage and Environmental Responsibility
- Efficient air conditioning equipment and LED light bulbs reduce the store's energy consumption by 30 percent;
- Low-flow faucets and waterless urinals in the restrooms reduce the store's water consumption by 40 percent;
- Wood, metal, cement and other waste materials were separated and recycled during construction;
- Fifty percent of the wood used to build the store was repurposed from other Starbucks stores;
- Ninety percent of the new wood used to build the store is Forest Stewardship Council certified, which means it has been responsibly sourced;
- The countertops were made from an old wooden bench that was given a second life;
- The community table and leather chairs were found in an antique market and restored;
- Scrap leather obtained from shoe and automobile factories was used on the face of the bar;
- The walk-off entrance mats were made using recycled rubber from aircraft tires; and
- The mural was created using burlap bags from a Starbucks roasting facility – its imagery reflects the origins of Starbucks coffee beans.
