Retail waste management has been a perennial problem that haunts the retail industry. Not only does retail waste cost them money but it also causes serious environmental problems.
The most common types of retail waste include waste from packaging such as cardboard, plastics, papers, fillers, and general waste from customers. The rate of food waste in the retail sector is low compared to other sectors, however food waste reduction at the retail level is receiving growing attention. This is due to several aspects. First, retailers act as a link connecting producers, processors, and distributors with consumers and their practices have a huge impact on food loss and waste generation in the upstream and downstream stages of the food supply chain. Second, a very large proportion of food products removed from the retail sale are still fit for human consumption. These products could be diverted to charitable operations, thereby reducing food waste.
Starbucks Corp (Starbucks) is a specialty coffee retailer. It roasts, markets, and retails specialty coffee. The company, through its stores, offers several blends of coffee, handcrafted beverages, merchandise, and food items. Starbucks also offers whole bean and ground coffee, readymade drinks, snacks, and other beverages. Its brands include Teavana, Evolution Fresh, Starbucks Reserve, Princi, Seattle’s Best Coffee, and Ethos.
The total waste generated by Starbucks in the financial year (FY) ending 2021 was 1,183 thousand tonnes, a decrease of around 1% from FY2019. Of the total waste generated from direct operations, 55% was organic waste and of the total waste generated from licensed stores, 56% was organic.
The total waste diverted by the company was 374 thousand tonnes in FY2021, with 34% of the waste generated from direct operations and 24% of the waste from indirect (licensed stores) operations. The company measures diversion as waste materials recycled, composted, donated, or sold to be processed into cattle feed.
Starbucks aims to cut its waste footprint by half by 2030. To achieve this goal Starbucks has set a target 50% reduction in waste sent to landfill from stores (including packaging that leaves stores) and direct operations, driven by a broader shift toward a circular economy.
Starbucks has provided data for non-hazardous waste generated in its ESG report
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