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It seems that Jamba Juice in the Bay Area is still using those nasty styrofoam cups. Sad face.
Really? You try to recycle evereything you can? Where is the recycling bin in stores in Santa Clara county?
Wow, greenwashing at the worst, Stock answer, exactly the same answer, to two very different concerns about Starbucks on Consumer Change.
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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12 May 2011 |
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I notice that Jamba Juice is no longer using styrofoam cups, but has switched to paper cups! Yay! Many years ago, I complained twice to them via their website and received replies that said they cannot keep beverage cool enough otherwise, even though I cited health concern with styrofoam (esp when my straw pokes the foam cup accidentally). As a result, I stopped going to Jamba Juice even though I own their (fairly worthless) stock JMBA. I applaud JJ for finally making the change. I will go back to JJ now in lieu of coffee as much as possible because it is healthier.
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Company Response
Thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding your concerns with polystyrene (Styrofoam) cups. Your feedback is very important to us. Jamba Juice is engaged in numerous activities focused on creating Healthy Communities. Our Eco-Sustainability Initiative represents our commitment to improving our environmental footprint. From addressing polystyrene cup usage, and expanding the use of organic ingredients, to developing environmentally friendly packaging to reducing waste in recycling, composting, and other areas, we are constantly improving. We have not yet identified the optimum solution for the polystyrene cup one that will assure our customers of the same quality, temperature, consistency, and integrity of product, while also being friendlier to the environment, but please know that rigorous research is underway and progress is being made. We are committed to finding a better solution. In the meantime, we are complying with local ordinances regarding the use of paper cups and offer a $.10 discount to customers who bring in their own or purchase a reusable mug for their beverage. Thank you again for your willingness to reach out to us and please continue to do so in the future. Sincerely, Ayana Jamba Juice Guest Services 1-866-4RFRUIT ( 1-866-473-7848 )
Comment 1
By: khaiyart On: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 05:46 PM
It seems that Jamba Juice in the Bay Area is still using those nasty styrofoam cups. Sad face. Please login to add comments.
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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12 May 2011 |
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Reuse |
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When one buys a regular iced coffee with milk using the Starbucks card, it comes with free refill. I passed the plastic cup to the barista for refill, and held on to the plastic cap and straw to reuse. When she was about to pass it back to me, I showed her that there is no need to put on a new cap. She said, "no, we can't do that -- we can't touch your cap, or reuse, because of virus - health code requirement". I did not ask her to touch my cap, just that she should hand me back the cup without a new cap so I can screw it on myself. This just makes me mad once again at Starbucks employees lack of concern for the environment!!!
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Company Response
Thank you for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company. I appreciate that you have taken the time to let us know inconvenience you have experienced. However, we have a very strict policy that we do not give you cup back to you full of hot coffee unless it has a lid. This is due to liability and injury issues involved with spills from no lid being on the cup. If you have any further questions or concerns that I was unable to address, please feel free to let me know. Warm Regards, Anthony R. Customer Relations Starbucks Coffee Company 800 STARBUC (782-7282) Monday through Friday, 5AM to 8PM (PST)
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By: Plastic_Hater On: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 11:57 AM
I have seen this before, as well. It varies from "new lid" to replacing the entire cup and lid. I also make a point to remove and keep the lid and\or brown sleeve, and feel the need to remind them of how stupid this is when forced to comply. Luckily, the place near me has a few people who are able to think for themselves and do the right thing (just refill). I make a point of thanking them for taking the green road.
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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22 Jan 2011 |
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The lady in front of me ordered a cupcake and was given it in a plastic cup. When she complained the cashier said there was no other way to give her the cupcake without ruining it (what about a plate?). When the customer asked if she could recycle,she was told no,just throw it away. We are 20 miles from SanFrancisco where Starbucks is forced by law to recycle. You brand yourself green but you can't get recycling into San Mateo? Or encourage use of sustainable containers?
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Company Response
Thank you for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company. Starbucks is committed to protecting and improving the environment, and is continually pursuing opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle our waste products where commercial facilities exist. While we try to recycle all items that we can in our stores, not all items can be recycled at this time such as Starbucks Cards. Please know that we appreciate your comments and that we take our responsibility to the environment very seriously. Your concerns will be forwarded to our utility specialist, who manages in-store recycling for North America. If you have additional questions or comments, please contact us at info@starbucks.com or call 1-800-235-2883 to speak directly with a customer relations representative. Thank you again for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company. Sincerely, Nicole M Customer Relations Representative
Comment 1
By: khaiyart On: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 09:56 AM
Really? You try to recycle evereything you can? Where is the recycling bin in stores in Santa Clara county? Please login to add comments.
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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20 Jan 2011 |
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Reduce, Reuse, Other - Overpackaging |
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Starbucks locations in the Los Angeles area (and other cities nationwide) have stopped taking reusable containers, citing that it's against health code for the employees to use them. (This goes for both paper cups being reused and travel mugs). I understand that they must comply with health codes. However, because the reuse of cups is no longer allowed, I would ask Starbucks to stop serving their hot drinks in double paper cups to help save some trees. If needed, they can decrease the drink temperature by a few degrees.
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Company Response
Thank you for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company. Starbucks is committed to protecting and improving the environment, and is continually pursuing opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle our waste products where commercial facilities exist. While we try to recycle all items that we can in our stores, not all items can be recycled at this time such as Starbucks Cards. Please know that we appreciate your comments and that we take our responsibility to the environment very seriously. Your concerns will be forwarded to our utility specialist, who manages in-store recycling for North America. If you have additional questions or comments, please contact us at info@starbucks.com or call 1-800-235-2883 to speak directly with a customer relations representative. Thank you again for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company. Sincerely, Nicole M Customer Relations Representative
Comment 1
By: khaiyart On: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 09:57 AM
Wow, greenwashing at the worst, Stock answer, exactly the same answer, to two very different concerns about Starbucks on Consumer Change. Please login to add comments.
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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19 Aug 2010 |
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I bought coffee and pastries today, I specifically asked for ceramic cups as we were eating in. The pastries were still put into 2 separate bags instead of plates. It would be really nice if you could train your employees to be more environmentally conscious. Please could you provide them with some waste conservation training?
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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26 Jun 2010 |
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I read someplace that the US uses the equivalent of 8 million trees annually just for store receipts. With that in mind, I really appreciate that Starbucks usually asks if I want a receipt before printing one out. Wish other retailer would follow suit.
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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21 Jun 2010 |
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My sister and I went to Starbucks. She asked for 2 pastries, the cashier didn't ask whether we were eating in or wanted the same bag, she automatically bagged them separately. What a waste. please consider training your staff not to be so wasteful - may seem little but given the number of customers you have I bet it makes a huge difference.
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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8 Apr 2010 |
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Reduce, Reuse |
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Dear Starbucks,
A couple of issues:
1) I asked why the location did not have the iTunes cards. The response was "we are a green location, so we don't waste paper."
2) This location has a large eat-in space and "crowd". The last time I was in every single person was using a disposable cup. I actually asked for a ceramic cup and was told "sorry, we already started using the paper cup. Would you like us to pour your coffee into a ceramic cup and throw the paper away?." It would have been hilarious if it wasn't so dumb.
Just think that you guys can do so much better. You have all the tools and don;t seem to use them.
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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10 Jan 2010 |
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Reduce |
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5 stars for having recycling and composting at this site. would love to see the same in other locations
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Company Response
Hello mZZ,
Thank you for your interest in Starbucks recycling efforts. We share your interest in preserving the planet for future generations and we are committed to significantly reducing the waste our stores generate - especially when it comes to recycling. In fact, we have set a goal of having recycling available in 100 percent of our stores where we control waste pick-up by 2015. This is actually a very complex issue that we have been trying to address for many years and we are committed to doing the work it takes to make recycling available to our customers.
As you may know, recycling is dependent on the availability of commercial recycling services where our stores are located. Our ability to place recycling bins in all of our stores is also dependent on city or county governments, who either manage this service directly or contract it out to private haulers. These local authorities can provide subsidies and sometimes mandate whether or not the haulers have to collect paper, glass, plastics or compostable waste.
For commercial recycling (such as at a Starbucks store), the items that get collected are almost always driven by the open market. This means that if the haulers can get a good price for recyclable materials (cardboard, glass, plastic, food-contaminated paper products), they'll collect it from local businesses. But if they can't get a good price - or when there's not a critical mass of materials to collect - they may not collect them because there's no financial benefit for them. Another significant challenge is the fact that half of our stores are located in leased spaces where we don't control waste collection and recycling. Our landlords often determine whether tenants can recycle based on space availability and commercial recycling services.
Regardless of these hurdles, Starbucks is committed to finding innovative solutions that will provide recycling in all stores where we control waste collection by 2015. Last year, 70 percent of our stores recycled at least one type of waste where commercial recycling is available - but it's often happening behind the counter, out of sight to customers.
In 2009, we are testing front-of-house recycling in several markets. We also have recycling programs in our other facilities, including Starbucks Support Center - our global headquarters in Seattle, and our roasting plants in Kent, Washington; York, Pennsylvania; and Carson Valley, Nevada.
Thank you for being a Starbucks customer and for your interest in our recycling efforts. We invite you to visit www.starbucks.com/sharedplanet to learn more about our many environmental initiatives.
Sincerely,
Neil S.
Customer Relations
Starbucks Coffee Company
800 23-LATTE (235-2883)
Monday through Friday, 5AM to 6PM (PST)
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Starbucks Coffee Shops |
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14 Dec 2009 |
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Recycle |
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I don't understand why you don't offer recycling in your stores.so many people end up thrashing their newspapers because they have no where to put them
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