Starbucks baristas won't be filling up your reusable mugs during the coronavirus outbreak
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Starbucks has suspended the use of reusable cups at its stores in order to protect staff and customers from the coronavirus. If you do bring a mug, the company will still grant the 10 cent discount. Some Starbucks customers have gotten used to carrying around their own mugs in an effort to reduce waste and save the world. Others do it for the 10 cent discount. it's in everyone's best interest to opt for single-use.
"We are pausing the use of personal cups and "for here" ware in our stores," Rossann Williams, Starbucks executive vice president,published Wednesday. "We will continue to honor the 10-cent discount for anyone who brings in a personal cup or asks for 'for here' ware." Williams said in the letter that the company has been monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and has taken precautions to prevent the spread of all germs. In addition to increased cleaning and sanitizing of stores, it is also restricting business-related air travel for employees.
Starbucks' move is one of many steps that major food chains are taking to reduce exposure for customers and employees to the new coronavirus.Erin McDowell/Business Insider
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