"The National League of Cities is eager to work with Starbucks and other leaders to create a playbook and implement proven practices for sustainable waste management that provide economic benefit and positive environmental impact," said Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities. Building off of a green foundation Last year, Starbucks debuted a newly designed lid for its Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, eliminating the need for a straw. Already available in the more than 1,400 stores where Nitro is served, the company is working to make them available to U.S. and Canada company-operated stores for all cold beverages. Earlier this year, Starbucks began trialing a 5 pence (about 7 cents) charge on paper cups in the UK, one of the first companies to do so in an effort to encourage use of reusable cups within Starbucks stores. As it has for the past 20 years, Starbucks also offers a discount to customers globally who bring their reusable cups into participating Starbucks stores.