(AP) — For a generation and more, Starbucks' throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally. It has also carried a message: I am drinking ...

The price of plastic packaging products has gone up 24% from a year ago, making disposable coffee cups now another thing that's hard to find. Disposable cups imported from China and elsewhere are now ...

They may seem harmless and convenient, but everyday plastic cups could be exposing you to hidden risks that impact your body ...

Starbucks fans are not hot about this cold drink change. Cold coffee orders will no longer come in a plastic cup in some Starbucks locations — rather, they’ll be served in fiber-based compostable cold ...

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