MSE News: Starbucks to trial paper cup charge in central London stores

Former_MSE_Callum

Starbucks will trial a 5p charge on the use of paper cups in some London stores from next month - to encourage customers to use reusable drink containers...

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'Starbucks to trial paper cup charge in central London stores'

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dekaspace

It ain't for the goodness of others its to save them costs manufacturing cups

jon81uk

My biggest annoyance is often when I tell the Starbucks staff I want to drink in and I still get a paper cup. They could cut down on waste and rubbish and offer a better service simply by making sure their staff actually do their job properly and use ceramic cups!

The_Green_Hornet

Storm in a ......

zerog

jon81uk wrote: »

My biggest annoyance is often when I tell the Starbucks staff I want to drink in and I still get a paper cup. They could cut down on waste and rubbish and offer a better service simply by making sure their staff actually do their job properly and use ceramic cups!

That's a good point.

What about drinks that have to go in a plastic cup i.e. the cold stuff (for when it's a bit warmer)

Anyway they could just raise their prices by 5p across the board and people will still keep paying for their coffees.

I rarely drink coffee at these sorts of places (less than once a month) and I'm not going to be carrying a cup around, so I guess I will be a victim of this surcharge.

Sparx

Our country just gets dafter and dafter. Better make sure I now carry around my empty shopping bags and an empty mug in case I fancy shopping or going for a hot drink anywhere... There are many more priorities to be dealt with by MPs and our Government, much, much more.

robin58

Well I will be saving hundreds of pounds as I don't drink in these overpriced 'cafes'.

I have never set foot in a Starbucks or Costa Coffee or independent for that matter. And don't intend to do so anytime soon.

firefox1956

robin58 wrote: »

Well I will be saving hundreds of pounds as I don't drink in these overpriced 'cafes'.

I have never set foot in a Starbucks or Costa Coffee or independent for that matter. And don't intend to do so anytime soon.

Neither do I

Cisco001

Is this 25p Levy apply to all paper cup or coffee shop only?
How about those for soft drinks in fast food restaurant?