Britain Considers a ‘Latte Levy’ to Cut the Use of Coffee Cups Image In Britain, 2.5 billion disposable cups are discarded each year, according to a report. Starbucks is looking to test a 5-pence paper cup charge in 25 stores across London. Some consumers complained that the latest levy should be imposed on coffee retailers, rather than coffee drinkers. Starbucks on Friday said it was looking to test a 5-pence paper cup charge in 25 stores across London starting in February. Since paper cups only make up less than 1 percent of total packaging waste in Britain, most paper mills have not invested in specialized machinery, Mr. Burnett said.

Source: New York Times January 05, 2018 17:48 UTC