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Banning Single-Use Plastic Straws – is it a Sustainability Win?

Matthew Fiala — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 06:34:52 +0000

American Airlines, Hilton Hotels, Royal Caribbean, Cunard, and Red Lobster and a host of other companies have also committed to doing away with plastic straws. Most recently, Red Lobster has said that it is no longer automatically giving out plastic straws to customers. If patrons want one, they’ll have to ask for it. Red Lobster […]

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Starbucks to Install Wireless Charging for Your Gadgets, Only Not Sure Which Ones

Mila Luleva — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:29:58 +0000

A great technology is coming to you via Starbucks. Yes, you heard it right, the guys that supply the ever-so-needed dose of caffeine to billions around the world. Alongside with your favorite coffee, you would now be able to purchase not only that tasty-looking muffin, but also a receiver ring that will allow you to wirelessly charge […]

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Starbucks Commits to Using Only Sustainable Palm Oil by 2015

Leigh Hutchens — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:52:02 +0000

Starbucks has pledged to use only sustainable RSPO certified palm oil in 100% of its products by 2015. Last week, Green Century Management announced that Starbucks will purchase all of the company’s palm oil only through sustainable palm oil suppliers who are certified. Green Century originally filed the shareholder resolution because of concerns that Starbuck’s […]

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