Starbucks Going Green

As you head over to your local Starbucks for your daily dose of caffeine, you can feel happier knowing that the company has decided to mend its errant, wasteful ways and go green.

Not only will Starbucks change its offerings to reflect the more ethical and healthier choices that many desire, it is also changing how its stores are built, furnished and operate. For instance, beginning this year all the incandescent bulbs will be replaced by more energy efficient bulbs. And that is just the first step.

Starbucks is also going for LEED certification at all new, company-operated stores using energy conservation, recycling, and green construction with reused, recycled and local materials and focus on local craftsmanship. Starbucks will also begin posting plaques in stores to explain green construction and decor elements to customers to educate and motivate them to make more environmentally responsible choices.