How to Implement a Reusable Cup System for Events & Venues
Single-use cups are a highly visible form of single-use packaging used at events and venues worldwide, consumed in their billions, and generating vast amounts of waste and environmental impact. Their on-the-go nature means most are never recycled, instead winding up in incinerators or landfills. Even if single-use cups are recycled, the environmental benefit is modest, since most of their environmental impact comes from manufacturing, not disposal.
Event cup solutions, such as reusable cups, offer an alternative that reduces waste and environmental impact by replacing single-use options. Under the right conditions, a well-designed Reusable Cup System (RCS) can provide a more sustainable, circular alternative to single-use cups, as well as considerable business and brand benefits.
This whitepaper explores how to implement a reusable cup system designed for events and venues, offering a practical guide for event managers to adopt reusable cup solutions that lower waste and enhance sustainability. The guidance focusesg on three key performance criteria:
- Preparation for reuse
- Reuse Rate
- Cup composition
Implementing a reusable cup system provides not only environmental advantages but also boosts brand perception for venues prioritising sustainability. This guide dives into event cup solutions that meet key performance criteria like preparation for reuse, high reuse rates, and sustainable cup composition.