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Investigation Finds Starbucks Plastic Cups Often Not Recycled

An investigation by Beyond Plastics found that Starbucks' claims about the recyclability of its plastic cups are misleading, with most cups ending up in landfills or incinerators. The company disputes the study's methodology and maintains that its cups are designed to be recyclable. Environmentalists are planning protests and advocating for legislative changes to reduce plastic waste.

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Judith Enck Courtney Williams Brian Niccol

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An investigation by Beyond Plastics found that Starbucks' claims about the recyclability of its plastic cups are misleading, with most cups ending up in landfills or incinerators. The company disputes the study's methodology and maintains that its cups are designed to be recyclable. Environmentalists are planning protests and advocating for legislative changes to reduce plastic waste.

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Loaded-language score 33/100
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Sentiment -20/100

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  • ✕ loaded language: 'stunning'
  • ✕ headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes

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Original Headline

Starbucks’ ‘widely recyclable’ plastic cups end up in landfills, incinerators: nonprofit

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Investigation Finds Starbucks Plastic Cups Often Not Recycled