While Chatime cups are recyclable, its straws are often a more complicated story. Made out of recyclable plastic #5, it's hard to recycle straws because of their small size and there are very few facilities that have the resources to recycle them.

Are the new chatime cups reusable?

The transition from single-use plastic cups has started with compostable cups and lids used in Chatime's UTS and Murdoch T-breweries. This will be extended as part of a 10-location trial in February 2020. From today Chatime also is offering customers a reusable cup in all of its locations.

Do you recycle bubble tea cups?

3. Recycle your plastic disposable cup. Now that you have chosen the right disposable cup, ensure you either A) throw it into the a public recycling bin after drinking all the bubble tea, or B) bring it home to your own recycling bin.