As of Wednesday, Starbucks will allow customers to use their own cups and mugs on visits to company-operated locations in the U.S. and Canada, as well as participating licensed stores. If you're placing a mobile order, simply click "customize," then scroll down and select the option to use a "personal cup." To "ensure hygiene and safety," your barista will collect it from you "using a contactless vessel."
There are a few things you'll want to keep top of mind, according to CNN's Jordan Valinsky. First, don't forget to clean your own cup before you order — the chain won't do so for you — and it can't exceed 40 ounces. Also, you can't use a personal mug if you order via a third-party app.
If you opt to use a reusable cup, you'll receive a 10-cent discount, and if you're signed up for Starbucks Rewards, you'll collect 25 additional bonus stars.
"This is part of a larger cultural movement the company is leading to shift toward reusables and away from single-use plastics, making it convenient for customers to use their own personal cup for every visit," the company says, adding that it aims to reduce waste by 50% as of 2030.
