About 580 Starbucks locations have implemented new opaque white compostable cups for cold drink orders. Some customers expressed dissatisfaction over the change.
Starbucks has introduced opaque, compostable white cups for its hot and cold drinks in 14 states.
A spokesperson for the company said, "Select U.S. company-operated Starbucks stores are transitioning to commercially compostable hot ... personal reusable cup" from home, or order their drink ...
However, some recycling programs have begun accepting the capsules under certain conditions, and companies have been working on developing compostable ... and require a commercial composter.