As our world continues to become more and more interconnected, sustainability has become more than just a ‘green movement’. Research shows that sustainability has real business benefits. Starbucks made a promise to be straw free by 2020; read the article and watch the embedded video:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/07/09/starbucks-scrap-plastic-straws-globally-2020/764343002/
After reading the article, watching the embedded video, and doing additional research, answer the following questions:
1. Starbucks removal of straws, was it for business gains or a green movement? Support your answer.
2. Does the removal of straws have any unintended consequences for Starbucks? Why or why not?
3. Is Starbucks doing more than just straws for sustainability efforts? If so, what are they?
Please use the above questions as headers and answer below in a matter-of-fact voice.