HARTFORD, Conn. _ The next time you get a hot drink at a Dunkin' in New England, don't be surprised if the cup is a little different than what you're used to. The company announced Friday that it will completely phase out its foam cups _ to be replaced by double-walled paper cups _ by Dec. 1.
The move is part of a larger effort by the company to be more eco-friendly, and it's also a step toward eliminating the practice of "double cupping" _ encasing an iced beverage with a foam cup to provide additional insulation.
"As we look ahead to how our brand can continue to serve both people and the planet responsibly, we wanted to proactively address a big change that's coming to New England: all foam cups will be phased out by December 1," said Dunkin' Chief Operating Officer Scott Murphy.
The goal to go completely foam-free was announced in early 2018, and the company said it expects all stores to reach the milestone sometime in the beginning of 2020. For now, about 70% of locations will transition to paper cups by the beginning of next month.
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