Rachel Sarnoff: You know, the objective really was to phase out straws because they're not recyclable. The shift to this lid really increases the amount of plastic that Starbucks is using per cup.

New cups resemble ones used for hot drinks, and are made from fiber-based paper with a bioplastic liner. The lids are a dome shape instead of a flat cover with an insert for plastic straws.

Starbucks fans are not hot about this cold drink change. Cold coffee orders will no longer come in a plastic cup in some ...

The tumbler itself is dishwasher-safe, but the lid and straw aren't. The straw is also made of plastic — it's BPA-free, but a plastic part might defeat the purpose of a glass water bottle entirely.

Starbucks' introduction of new compostable cold cups has faced backlash from customers over aesthetics and functionality ...

Starbucks has announced a major change to its popular cup which could present a challenge for social media influencers.