Hidden Costs Series: Starbucks (video)
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ppkVx0fRPY This is one part of a video series called “Hidden Costs”, which focuses on one particular thing and gives it a grade based on categories like Environment, Health and Economy. While I really like this video (and a few others in the series), I disagree with a few things. First, Starbucks does not deserve a B in the Environment category. According to this video, their products are 10% recyclable. All they need to do is implement composting programs at their stores, both for the employees and the customers. The majority of waste at a coffee shop is compostable. Time for a quick local blasting: Philadelphia has several composting services available that are very affordable, yet the majority of our coffee shops don’t utilize them. Hell, there’s even services provided…