Beyond the cup. - Starbucks

3 4 5Support: Packaging andPaper PurchasesStarbucks considers recyclability, reusabilityand recycled content in our purchasingdecisions. We strive to reduce unnecessarypackaging and target a minimum of 30percent post-consumer fiber in all paperpurchases, excluding our paper cups. In2006, we will begin using paper cups thatcontain 10 percent post-consumer fiber inour U.S. stores.Retail Stores: Designand OperationsStarbucks incorporates environmentallyfriendly measures in the design andconstruction of our stores, including the useof sustainable wood products, energy-efficientlighting and reduced-flow water fixtures. Wealso purchase renewable energy certificatesto offset the emissions associated with energyused for our U.S. and Canada companyoperatedstores. Where commercial recyclingcollection services exist, we recycle milk jugs,cardboard boxes and other waste products.Customers: Reusingand RecyclingStarbucks offers a 10-cent discount tocustomers who bring in their own commutermugs. We also provide complimentary fivepound(2.27-kilogram) bags of used coffeegrounds to customers, parks, schools andnurseries as a nitrogen-rich garden nutrient. *Based on data from 2,291 stores. **2004 data has been restated.†Based on data from 4,231 stores. ††Based on data from 1,945 stores. ‡Based on data from 1,698 stores.61ENVIRONMENT Fiscal 2005 utilities usage is beingreported for North American companyoperatedstores that were opened beforeOctober 1, 2004, and have a full 12months of consumption information.Our previously reported results wereskewed because we included storesthat had been opened less than a fullyear as well as stores with incompleteinformation.Therefore, we are restatingour electricity, gas and water usage datafor fiscal years 2003 and 2004.