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Survey Says… Starbucks Fails to Deliver On Its Corporation-Wide Policy Of Serving “For Here” Drinks In Reusable Mugs and Glasses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2026 Contact:Eve Fox, The Story of Stuff Project | eve at story of stuff dot org A new audit conducted by Story of Stuff members in 30 states revealed that…
Starbucks Survey Reveals Company Isn’t Supporting Own ReusE Policy
Defaulting to Disposables: New Audit Indicates Starbucks is failing on its own “A Better Cup for All” Program Summary Starbucks claims that when you order your beverage in one of its cafes, it will be served in a reusable ceramic or glass mug unless you specifically request your order to go. However, a new survey…
Reuse Rising Newsletter: FALL 2026
Reuse Rising: Building the movement We know our Community is ready to ditch throwaway culture. So, we’re training volunteers, building community power, and boosting the reuse movement for a cultural shift. This quarterly newsletter is a nod to the inspiring and impactful work of Reuse Changemakers across the U.S. and includes action you can take…
Reuse Rising Newsletter: Summer 2026
Reuse Rising: Building the movement We know our Community is ready to ditch throwaway culture. So, we’re training volunteers, building community power, and boosting the reuse movement for a cultural shift. This quarterly newsletter is a nod to the inspiring and impactful work of Reuse Changemakers across the U.S. and includes action you can take…
What Type of Changemaker are You?
From creating art, to writing to your representatives, to hosting a nonfiction book club, to investigating corporate corruption, to rallying at a protest, there are all kinds of ways to get involved and make change! Everyone is unique in the ways that they make an impact. We each have our own interests, skills and personality…
2025 Impact from Our Grassroots Grants Program
Grassroots Power, Real Change January 2026 Since 2017, The Story of Stuff Project’s Grassroots Grants Program has invested in one simple but powerful idea: lasting environmental change is built from the ground up. Across the United States, small, community-based organizations are leading the fight against plastic pollution, water privatization, and extractive systems that harm people…
Launching a Reuse Revolution: Our Latest DocuSeries
In 2026, we’re launching The Reuse Revolution, a new mini-documentary series spotlighting the emerging solutions and bold innovators tackling the plastics and waste crises through reuse systems. This series showcases business, public initiatives and community leaders planting the seeds for a reusable future. While some of the initiatives are in their nascent phase, they are…
