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She Ran a Marathon, and It Sparked a Business Idea

Kristina Smithe's Hiccup Earth rents reusable cups for use at races

(Newser) - Kristina Smithe was running the California International Marathon in 2019, grabbing cups of water to stay hydrated, when she started to think about how much waste such events produce. On the flight home, she did the math: 9,000 runners, 17 aid stations and something like 150,000 cups used...

Starbucks: You Can Use Your Own Cup at Drive-Thru
Starbucks Has
Gone 'Fully BYOC'

Starbucks Has Gone 'Fully BYOC'

Patrons can now fill up not only at the counter, but also at drive-thru or via mobile app with their own cups

(Newser) - Starbucks has made a big move in the new year—it's gone "fully BYOC." That's "bring your own cup," per the Washington Post , which reports that the coffee giant is now permitting customers to fill up on their favorite beverage using their own reusable...

Starbucks to Sell Reusable Cups for $1

Move starts tomorrow to cut down on paper waste

(Newser) - Starbucks will start selling $1 reusable plastic cups tomorrow to help cut down on paper throw-aways, reports USA Today . Customers who partake will get a 10-cent discount on coffee, meaning the plastic cup pays for itself after nine refills. Stores will offer a boiled-water rinse before refilling. Starbucks is rolling...

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