Starbucks brews up expanded 'returnable cup' deposit trial

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Coffee giant to provide reusable cups that customers can borrow for as long as they like, and return anytime

Starbucks has this week launched a major new trial that could see it offer returnable, reusable cups at over 4,000 stores across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The coffee giant said the...

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