Do Strawless Lids Use More Plastic?

Studies have found that the strawless lids actually use more plastic than the separate plastic straw and lid currently in use at most locations. Starbucks has acknowledged this and claims that the new lids are made of polypropylene, a recyclable plastic that's easier to catch in the recycling process.

Do Starbucks Strawless lids use more plastic?

The new flat lids contain 9% less plastic than the coffee chain's previous lid-and-straw combo. It has been compared to "sippy cups" used by kids. Starbucks first announced plans for strawless cups in 2018, when it pledged to stop using single-use plastic straws globally by 2020.

Are Starbucks Strawless lids recyclable?

Unlike straws that cannot be recycled because of their size, the strawless lid made from polypropylene, meets the Association of Plastic Recyclers design guidelines for recyclability and can be recycled in many markets in the U.S. and Canada.