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Public Utilities, Waste Management

What Big Data Can Do for the Recycling Industry

September 24, 2020

Via: Waste360

As a digital innovator at Nestle, my work ranged from cloud-based user applications to using automation at manufacturing facilities for the use of the internet of things (loT), with the goal of using technology for improving product quality and manufacturing […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Starbucks Sets 2030 Waste, Water Reduction Targets

January 22, 2020

Via: Waste360

In a January 21 public letter, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson announced a multi-decade commitment to be “a resource-positive company, aspiring to give more than it takes from the planet.” The announcement included science-based preliminary targets for the reduction of carbon […]


Miscellaneous, Public Works

Starbucks Tests Compostable Cup in Several Major Cities

March 25, 2019

Via: Waste360

Starbucks just announced it is testing a compostable cup in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Vancouver and London. The new cup looks like Starbucks’ current paper cup, but instead of a plastic liner inside, the compostable option has a biodegradable […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Starbucks Proves Old Paper Coffee Cups Can Be Recycled

December 4, 2018

Via: Waste360

Although it’s commonly thought that it’s too difficult or expensive to remove the plastic lining to recycle old coffee cups or that coffee contamination is too problematic, Starbucks has proven it could be done. This year, Starbucks sent 25 million […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Starbucks to Stop Using Plastic Straws

July 10, 2018

Via: Waste360

Starbucks Coffee Company announced it will eliminate single-use plastic straws from its more than 28,000 company operated and licensed stores by making a strawless lid or alternative-material straw option available. Starbucks anticipates the move will eliminate more than one billion […]