US group says Starbucks plastic cups marked recyclable end up in trash

Starbucks is facing criticism from an environmental nonprofit that says the plastic single-use cups it serves in U.S. cafes are not as recyclable as the company claims. The report raises ESG and reputational risk for the brand, but the article does not cite any financial impact, regulatory action, or sales data. Market impact should be limited unless the issue escalates into litigation or formal scrutiny.

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Starbucks is facing criticism from an environmental nonprofit that says the plastic single-use cups it serves in U.S. cafes are not as recyclable as the company claims. The report raises ESG and reputational risk for the brand, but the article does not cite any financial impact, regulatory action, or sales data. Market impact should be limited unless the issue escalates into litigation or formal scrutiny.