*By Justin Chermol*
Starbucks announced plans on Monday to elimate the use of plastic straws by 2020, making it the largest company yet to undertake the green initiative.
The coffee chain will transition to new lids which feature a raised lip to drink from, a design already being used for some of the company’s cold brew drinks. The new lids will begin rolling out this fall in Canada as well as in Starbucks’ home city of Seattle. For those customers who insist on straws, the company will offer eco-friendly versions made of paper or compostable plastic.
Starbucks stated this policy will cut the number of plastic straws used by one billion per year -- the proliferation of them has contributed to devastating ocean pollution and threatens marine life.
Local governments across the United States initially spearheaded the plastic-strawless movement. Just last week Seattle banned both plastic straws and utensils. Some of America’s largest cities like New York and San Francisco have proposed plans to remove plastic straws as well.
More retailers are enacting the Keep It policies when it comes to item returns.
Alaska Airlines is planning to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion.
Spotify cut nearly one-fifth of its workforce, or about 1500 staffers, representing the third round of layoffs this year.
After rallying for five straight weeks, stocks fell after the opening bell on Monday as investors await labor market data later in the week.
It's the beginning of the great wealth transfer, according to UBS.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said higher rates are here to stay for now.
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Google is moving forward with its previously-announced plan to delete inactive accounts and all associated data.
