Starbucks has announced it is eliminating plastic straws from its stores worldwide over the next two years, an environmental measure that it said will remove more than a billion plastic straws annually from its stores.
The coffee conglomerate revealed its 2020 goal on Monday while also showcasing a recyclable , strawless plastic lid for its beverages, as well as plans for a straw option made from alternative materials, such as paper or compostable plastic.
Those straws will be provided for blended Frappuccino beverages, or by special request, the company said.