Inside Starbucks Greener Stores in China

Inside Starbucks' Greener Stores in China

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To globally expand this program, Starbucks opened Asia’s first Greener Store in Shanghai, China, in 2021.

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The Shanghai Greener Store is said to use recycled, upcycled, or biodegraded building materials such as reclaimed wood.

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Over half of the store menu is plant-based, including 15 newly added items.

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The shop also provides reusable cups.

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Moreover, the location also occasionally hosts sustainability-themed art exhibitions.

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