Starbucks makes circular push with expansion of Greener Stores

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A rendering of the first Starbucks Greener Store opening September 30 in Shanghai / Credit: Starbucks
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A rendering of the first Starbucks Greener Store opening September 30 in Shanghai / Credit: Starbucks

The global coffee chain is preparing to pioneer an ambitious new sustainable approach to the design of its outlets

Starbucks is widening its embrace of circular practices and healthful interiors by expanding its Greener Stores internationally and open sourcing the framework's underlying tools for other retailers to...

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