Encourage Sustainability

At Starbucks, we understand that people, community and the environment are all connected by a cup of coffee. While producing the highest quality coffee, we are also committed to conserving the environment and encouraging a sustainable living with various initiatives:

• 99% ethically sourced coffee
  Set up Farmer Support Centres, establish Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices & sell
  Fair Trade Certified coffee

• Coffee grounds recycling
  - Encourage customers to collect free coffee grounds at stores
  - Donate coffee grounds to environmental organizations as fertilizers

• Utilization of recycled materials
  - Use rPET for all cold cups, Greek style yogurt cups, chia seed cups and fruit juice bottles
  - Use recycled materials for most of cup sleeves, paper bags and napkins
  - Use Bagasse, a biodegradable fiber for the base of salad boxes

• Sustainable Seafood
  Introduce sustainable seafood in our menu and proactively initiate more products by sourcing
  sustainable seafood in the future

• $4 Discount for bringing your own reusable tumblers and mugs for each beverage purchase