Whether Starbucks is green or not

Phoebe
EAP 2 WW
Mr. Leverett
Research proposal
April 8, 08

Whether Starbucks is green or not

I drink Starbucks coffee almost every day; however, I heard some news that stated that Starbucks’ coffee is not good for our health. Therefore I was looking for some
information about Starbucks’ quality problems on the Internet. Starbucks’ products issue is, “ It has done little to keep genetically engineered ingredients out of its foods and beverages or to promote Fair Trade, shade-grown coffee” (Deen, 2002, para. 4). “Coffee plants naturally grow in the shade, under the cover of a diverse biosphere. But unless your coffee says ‘shade grown’ on the bag, it was probably grown in a field for easier harvesting and greater profit margins” (Deen, 2002, para. 5). Also, the milk has a problem; some scientist found the cows that Starbucks uses milk from which have been injected with rBGH. Then the milk contains bacteria, antibiotics and pus (Deen, 2002). In these few days, Starbucks wants to win back customers, so they are providing 8 oz. of coffee for a dollar. So some high class people discuss whether Starbucks’ quality problems are coming again.

In my paper, I want to write that because millions of people in the world drink Starbucks’ coffee, if Starbucks’ coffee quality cannot live up to a standard, people’s health will not be guaranteed. Starbucks must solve this problem. First, some related associations need to supervise the working process and the option of material. Second, government should build a new law in order to control the drinking products’ quality. For example, punishment and added tax is necessary. Finally, Starbucks should avoid the battle of business because it can influence the quality of products.

I have found some academic articles and news that give Starbucks’ history agreement and disagreement. Also, I have found some interesting websites that will help me to know Starbucks’ quality problems in a certain way. I still want to find some news about how government can solve these problems.

Reference

Deen, S. (2002, March 25). USA: Starbucks Beans Not So Green. Valley Advocate. Retrieved Mar. 24, 2008, from http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=2170&printsafe=1
Harris, C. (2008, Jan 24). Starbucks–for a buck. SEATTLEPI. Retrieved Mar 28, 2008, from http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/348521_sbux24.html