The coffee chain’s decision to stop using plastic straws globally by 2020 and replace them with In an analysis, Christian Britschgi found that cold drinks include 3.23 to 3.55 grams of plastic products in their lids and straws combined, while the new nitro lids will weigh 3.55 to 4.11 grams depending on the size ordered. "sippy-cup" tops could result in the company using more plastic, according to new research. The analysis indicates that whereas cold drinks use between 3.55 g of plastic in lids and straws combined, the new nitro lids will contain 4.11 g and between 3.55 g of plastic. Disability rights campaigners have also claimed that straws are the only ways for some individuals to consume food and drink. The campaigners argue that Time should have chosen to replace plastic straws with alternatives made from biodegradable paper or reusable metal.
The coffee chain’s decision to stop using plastic straws globally by 2020 and replace them with "sippy-cup" tops could result in the company using more plastic, according to new research. The analysis indicates that whereas cold drinks use between 3.55 g of plastic in lids and straws combined, the new nitro lids will contain 4.11 g and between 3.55 g of plastic. Disability rights campaigners have also claimed that straws are the only ways for some individuals to consume food and drink. The campaigners argue that Time should have chosen to replace plastic straws with alternatives made from biodegradable paper or reusable metal.