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This #PlasticFreeJuly, Griffith Sustainability's Kerryn is choosing to 'Up Cup'! ‘Up Cup’ is the new name for the habit of making better cup choices, so we can all reduce plastic waste and together make a difference! "This July, I'll be choosing to bring my own reusable cup along with me everywhere I go, and for those times where coffee calls, and I might have forgotten to pack my cup with me - I'll have my trusty spare in my car and at the office!" - Kerryn (Sustainability Manager, Impact & Engagement). What are some other things you can do to 'Up Cup'? You can choose to sit down and enjoy your beverage at the cafe, or you can speak to your favourite cafe about setting up a 'cup library' where you can borrow a cup and return on your next visit. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gVViEvC5 Let us know what you are doing this #PlasticFreeJuly in the comments below. Are you too choosing to #UpCup?

If it's more than awareness raising; if it has lots of different stakeholders; if it's trying to change behaviour; if it has a goal, a call to action and timeframe; then it's a campaign. And campaigns are HARD work. That's why we're so proud of Plastic Free Thanet, a Co-relate initiative that's launching The Margate Cup and our reusable cup discount scheme in Margate tomorrow. In partnership with Oast bakery and Rise Up Clean Up, we're piloting the use of affordable, desirable, reusable, recycled and fully recyclable coffee cups across our town. The first 20 people to buy a cup at Oast tomorrow get their coffee for free (so get there early if you're in #Margate!) and multiple coffee shops are offering discounts for people with ANY reusable cup. It's all about creating a culture of reuse to stop single-use plastic in its tracks. Thanks to Ellie Dangerfield who's worked so hard with our partners and local businesses to get this off the ground. https://lnkd.in/eSkHtwhm #ChooseToReuse

🌍 Discover ShareWares: Revolutionizing Reusable Food Packaging 🌿 Amidst the pandemic, ShareWares, a Vancouver-based company, is transforming food packaging and waste reduction. 🌱✨ The ShareWares Story: Cody Irwin, CEO of ShareWares, pivoted from snack supply to zero-waste solutions during COVID-19. The pandemic drastically reduced their revenue, pushing them to innovate. This led to the creation of a pioneering reusable packaging service for cafés, restaurants, and events. How It Works: 🤔 Customers pay a deposit for a reusable container with a QR code. After use, they return it to a ShareWares bin to get their deposit back. These containers are washed and redistributed, making sustainable choices easy and accessible. Key Partnerships: Tim Hortons Collaboration: ☕ Customers can use reusable cups for a small deposit, promoting sustainability in everyday purchases. Provincial Support: 🌟 A grant enabled the expansion of their facility, increasing their capacity to process 100,000 items daily. Environmental Impact: 🌍 ShareWares' containers become carbon neutral after a few uses, reducing the carbon footprint compared to single-use products. Why It Matters: 🌱 ShareWares is leading the charge toward a zero-waste future, showing that substantial change can happen quickly when sustainable choices are made accessible. Want to learn more about ShareWares? 🌿 💻 Visit their website: https://www.sharewares.ca/ 🗞 Read this interview on The Tyee with their CEO, Cody Irwin: https://lnkd.in/eKjBhB_H Interested in reuse solutions in Europe? 🌍 Reach out to us at: contact@inoffplastic.com Comment below with your thoughts! 🌿💬 #reuse #sustainablefuture #plasticpollution #circulareconomy #plasticfree #zerowaste #singleuseplastic #plastics #sustainability #climatechange

If you've picked up a takeaway drink - this morning, yesterday, ever - did you use a reusable cup? If you didn’t, and you used a single-use cup, how would you have felt if you had to pay a charge for it? The Scottish Government’s public consultation on single-use cup charges will close on 14 November. If you’re unsure about what to say or looking for more information to help make your decision, below you’ll find some of the key points we’re calling for in our response: ◾ The introduction of a charge on all single-use cups as soon as possible. ◾ Proceeds from a charge to be used to make it easy for people to recycle effectively and/or to develop infrastructure which makes it the norm for people to borrow and return or use reusable alternatives. ◾ The level of charge to be no less than 25p as outlined in the EPECOM report in 2018; that the charge should be consistent across all suppliers; and, that the charge be at a level that is visible to the customer. This is necessary to drive shifts in habit. Additionally, we recommend that the charge level is monitored and reviewed regularly over time to assess its impact in levering behaviour change. ◾ We believe funds generated from the charge, and any non-compliance fines, must be used to support, as far as possible, the phasing out of single-use cups through the promotion of behaviour change, encouragement of reuse and the facilitation of recycling, where appropriate. We’d love to chat over our thoughts with you if that could help you make a response – just reach out to Barry Fisher, Paul Wallace, Heather McLaughlin, Georgina Massouraki, Alex Morrison or Suzanne Roberts. We believe this consultation provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to tackle single-use cup waste and litter. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8zx6ng2

Cross-brand initiative, Borrow Cup, offers £1 deposit reusable cup scheme across Glasgow locations to reduce 388 million annual disposable cups through reusable alternative. #ZeroWaste #Reuse #Glasgow Read more ⬇️

Cutting back on plastic and finding innovative ways to reuse packaging are key parts of our strategy to become more sustainable. Enter Club Zero, our award-winning refillables service that combines the sustainability of refills with the convenience of our doorstep deliveries. Since its launch in 2021, we’ve focused on growing the range to offer our customers even more delicious, planet-friendly food and drink in zero-waste, returnable and refillable packaging. But what’s next for Club Zero? We’re introducing tracking technology to our packing lines, offering a much clearer insight into the reuse rate of our pots. It’ll also clarify where the challenges are in increasing these rates. This information will help us decide how we can best support customers who return their packaging to us for reuse. Learn more about Club Zero, here: https://lnkd.in/eZcj8gYz #Sustainability #Plastic #Packaging #Reuse

Since launching reusable coffee cups in 2023, the number of students and staff at Bournemouth University using a sustainable cup for their hot drinks has increased by 30%, and this number is increasing month-on-month. Designed to be lightweight but highly durable, the 'Returnable Circular Cup' is built to last over 500 washes, the equivalent of 1.5 years of daily coffee servings, and because of its clever use of materials, its CO2 is offset against a single use alternative after as little as 2 uses. 🌎 ⭐ Let's do guilt-free coffee, let's go 'circular'! ☕ #ChartwellsSustainability #Sustainability #ReusableCups #CircularCups #ChartwellsUniversities #SustainableUniversities

For over a year, people have been asking if we’ve got something to go with our reusable cups—“What about something for the food?!” We know the challenge—event organisers and businesses are looking for sustainable, efficient solutions that handle both drinks and food. That is where our reusable food trays come in 🍱 After a year of development and collaboration, we’re excited to introduce betterdish—our reusable food trays designed to meet the demands of high-turnover, fast-paced events while aligning with your sustainability goals 🙌 From loaded nachos and saucy noodle bowls to every street food favourite, betterdish is built to handle it all. Here are the reasons why we’re so proud of it: ✅ Lightweight & Stackable: Maximises space, making it easy to manage large events. ✅ Durable & Dishwasher-Ready: Built to withstand the demands of commercial dishwashers for easy cleaning and reuse. ✅ Reusable: Designed to help you eliminate waste and meet your sustainability targets.  ✅ Recyclable: Betterdish is ready for kerbside recycling when its service is done.  ✅ Australian-Made: Crafted locally for quality and reliability. We couldn’t be more excited to launch this product and continue pushing forward with reusable solutions for events of every kind! 🧡 Want to learn more? Please visit our website for full details. And if you have any questions or thoughts, feel free to leave them in the comments or send us a message—we’d love to hear from you! 💬 Link here: https://lnkd.in/ggX8iKvR

🎉 We're excited to announce the latest addition to our sustainable food packaging lineup at Novorise! 🎉 Introducing Notpla , the future of eco-friendly food packaging and catering disposables. They're proving that convenience doesn't have to come at the expense of the planet. 🌱🍽️ With Notpla's unique seaweed coating, businesses can ditch harmful single-use plastics while maintaining the functionality and convenience they know and love. Their range of innovative, plastic-free products are not only eco-friendly but also sleek and high-performing. At Novorise, we're committed to providing top-quality, sustainable food packaging items that help businesses reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on quality. It's time to bid farewell to plastic packaging and embrace a greener, more responsible way of doing business — one that your customers will appreciate. Whether you're a restaurant, café, or any business looking to make a positive impact on the planet, Notpla is the solution for you. Get ready to elevate your brand and delight your customers with Notpla's cutting-edge, seaweed-based alternatives. This marks just the beginning of our journey towards a more sustainable world. 🌍 Join us in making a difference. Experience the power of Novorise and Notpla today! 💚 #Sustainability #PlasticFree #FoodPackaging #Partnership

As the Scottish Government announces the consultation on the 'latte levy', the shift towards reusables gains momentum. Reusable cups offer a more sustainable alternative, yet they face barriers to widespread adoption. Most research suggests sales of coffee in a reusable cups is around 5%. The results from the 'latte levy' consultation in Ireland cites cleaning & hygiene (52%), and remembering to bring a reusable cup (40%) as major barriers to reusable cups. Over the past six years, we have focused on making the transition towards reuse easier for everyone. We have specifically designed products that remove the friction with reusable cups by addressing the common challenges of forgetting a cup and finding a hygenic place to clean it. Whether its at the office or in the coffee shop, NuWash is an innovative two-in-one zero waste solution – it’s a place to rapidly clean your cup and refill your water bottle. Redefining to-go. NuWash can help organisations by making it easier for everyone to switch to reusables by accommodating a wide variety of cup and bottle shapes, ensuring a hygienic 360-degree, detergent-free clean. We are looking forward to helping Scotland makes steps towards Net Zero. #sustainability #zerowaste #stv STV Group plc The Scottish Government Zero Waste Scotland Filament STAC - Smart Things Accelerator Centre Glasgow City Innovation District Strathclyde Inspire