Starbucks trials 5p takeaway cup charge in attempt to cut waste

People buying hot drinks in cardboard cups in 35 London branches will pay 'latte levy'Starbucks will be the first UK coffee chain to trial a "latte levy" - a 5p charge on takeaway coffee cups - under plans that aim to reduce the overuse and waste of 2.5bn disposable cups every year.In the latest offensive in the war against plastic waste, the chain said it hoped the move, starting on Monday, would help change behaviour and encourage customers to switch to reusable cups instead. Continue reading...