• Education
    • Higher Education
    • Scholarships & Grants
    • Online Learning
    • School Reforms
    • Research & Innovation
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Home & Living
    • Relationships & Family
  • Technology & Startups
    • Software & Apps
    • Startup Success Stories
    • Startups & Innovations
    • Tech Regulations
    • Venture Capital
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Gadgets & Devices
    • Industry Analysis
  • About us
  • Contact
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy & Policy
Today Headline
  • Home
  • World News
    • Us & Canada
    • Europe
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Politics
    • Elections
    • Political Parties
    • Government Policies
    • International Relations
    • Legislative News
  • Business & Finance
    • Market Trends
    • Stock Market
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Corporate News
    • Economic Policies
  • Science & Environment
    • Space Exploration
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife & Conservation
    • Environmental Policies
    • Medical Research
  • Health
    • Public Health
    • Mental Health
    • Medical Breakthroughs
    • Fitness & Nutrition
    • Pandemic Updates
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Olympics
    • Motorsport
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • TV & Streaming
    • Celebrity News
    • Awards & Festivals
  • Crime & Justice
    • Court Cases
    • Cybercrime
    • Policing
    • Criminal Investigations
    • Legal Reforms
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • World News
    • Us & Canada
    • Europe
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Politics
    • Elections
    • Political Parties
    • Government Policies
    • International Relations
    • Legislative News
  • Business & Finance
    • Market Trends
    • Stock Market
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Corporate News
    • Economic Policies
  • Science & Environment
    • Space Exploration
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife & Conservation
    • Environmental Policies
    • Medical Research
  • Health
    • Public Health
    • Mental Health
    • Medical Breakthroughs
    • Fitness & Nutrition
    • Pandemic Updates
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Olympics
    • Motorsport
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • TV & Streaming
    • Celebrity News
    • Awards & Festivals
  • Crime & Justice
    • Court Cases
    • Cybercrime
    • Policing
    • Criminal Investigations
    • Legal Reforms
No Result
View All Result
Today Headline
No Result
View All Result
Home Science & Environment Environmental Policies

Tackling disposable cup waste: Costa, Nero and others join forces

January 31, 2025
in Environmental Policies
Reading Time: 4 mins read
A A
0
Borrow cup in a coffee shop
16
SHARES
35
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter



Borrow cup in a coffee shop

The UK’s first-ever returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands launched in Glasgow on 27 January, aiming to cut into the 388 million disposable cups used in Scotland each year.

Major retailers including Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero and Burger King® UK are joining forces to participate in “Borrow Cup”, a project set up by environmental charity Hubbub and reuse start-up Reposit. Several local cafes, including Tinderbox, Sprigg, Kelvingrove Museum and Glasgow City Chambers are also part of the initiative, which aims to expand further across the UK in future depending on the success of an initial three-month period.

Customers purchasing a drink at any participating store will be given the option to use a ‘Borrow Cup’ for a £1 deposit and will receive a discount or extra loyalty rewards at most participating locations*. Cups are available in three different sizes, and customers can return them at any participating venue to either use again, swap for a clean cup for their next drink, get their deposit back at the till or a £1 voucher at a return point.

According to WRAP2, over three billion disposable cups are used in the UK every year. Recent research from Hubbub reveals that nearly three-quarters of UK residents own a reusable cup, however only a third say they use it at least once a month3. Borrow Cup aims to test whether providing a reusable option at source and making it more convenient for customers by providing a dense network of return points, results in fewer disposable cups being used.

To date, returnable cup initiatives have generally failed to progress due to trials being too small-scale; cumbersome user experiences have deterred engagement; and a lack of data-led traceability and measurement has limited further development. Borrow Cup is different as it is a pioneering collaboration with major brands and local cafes, creating a high concentration of return points in the busiest areas of Glasgow. The user journey is simple with minimal friction (no apps or sign-ups) and robust tracking and measurement will help determine how the system can become environmentally and financially viable.

Gavin Ellis, Co-founder at Hubbub said: “Despite most people owning a reusable cup, they are generally left at home so it’s crucial we consider other ways to make reuse more accessible. We’ve taken learnings from other trials and created a pioneering shared system that makes it really simple for people to choose a reusable cup at point of sale.

Disposable cups make up 30%4 of the drinks waste in Glasgow’s on-street bins so we are delighted to partner with over 50 locations including some major brands and hope this trial will shift habits and help to make reusable cups the norm. We want to demonstrate how a collaborative model can improve the success of returnable cups, and understand how it can become environmentally, commercially and operationally viable. If successful, we are optimistic that this approach can be rolled out further across the UK.”

Stuart, Co-founder of Reposit said: “As a local business we are delighted to be enabling local people, local and national businesses to make a simple switch from single-use to returnable cups. The world is watching how Glasgow is leading the way so that they can follow”.

Nicola Pierce, Director of Commercial Planning & ESG at Burger King® UK said: “Burger King® UK is excited to partner with Hubbub to bring Borrow Cup to Glasgow. This industry collaboration allows us to explore innovative ways to offer our customers a convenient and sustainable alternative and we look forward to seeing the results.”

Gareth Hopley, Head of Communication at Caffè Nero said: “We have long been supporters of recycling schemes for disposable cups, such as the Valpak scheme, and we’re delighted to be partnering on Borrow Cup. We already offer additional loyalty stamps to any customer who uses a reusable cup in any of our stores, and Borrow Cup will sit perfectly along side it. I’m sure it will be hugely successful.”

Liz Higgins, Global Head of Sustainability at Costa Coffee said: “At Costa Coffee, we are delighted to be part of this collaboration. Working with Hubbub and partners on the Borrow Cup initiative presents an exciting opportunity to understand how to make reusable options more convenient to everyone. We’re proud to join this effort within the industry and look forward to seeing results of the trial.”

Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Gillian Martin said:

“Single-use cups create over 5,400 tonnes of waste in Scotland every year and initiatives like Borrow Cup are vital for driving change and reducing waste.

“By encouraging the use of returnable and reusable cups, this project demonstrates the power of collaboration between major brands, independent businesses, and innovative organisations like Hubbub and Reposit. While we continue to investigate waste reduction policies, including analysing consultation responses on proposals for a minimum charge on single-use beverage cups, voluntary efforts such as this play a critical role in reducing waste, protecting our environment, and supporting Scotland’s journey toward a circular economy.”

Hubbub are working with Carbon Bright to assess the environmental impact of Borrow Cup and then aims to expand Borrow Cup further based on the success of the first three months.

Borrow Cup will be offered at the following retailers across Glasgow; Costa Coffee (11 locations); Caffè Nero (14 locations) and Burger King® UK (12 locations). Local cafes include Tinderbox (5 locations); Sprigg (3 locations); Kelvingrove Museum and Glasgow City Chambers (2 locations, operated by Encore).

The project has been funded by the participating brands (Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero and Burger King® UK) along with Ecosurety, Bunzl, British Plastics Federation and KFC. Industry partners have also supported the project, with the cups provided by Berry, washing equipment provided by Electrolux, RFID scanning technology from Avery Dennison, plus project support from Keep Scotland Beautiful and Biffa.

For more information on Borrow Cup visit hubbub.org.uk/borrow-cup.

Tags: CostaCupdisposableforcesJoinNeroTacklingwaste
Previous Post

5 Tips for Supporting a Loved One Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

Next Post

Labour Announces 10% Of England’s Farmland Will Be Axed For Net Zero Schemes

Related Posts

Temperature in New York City reaches 100 degrees as eastern US swelters under extreme heat wave

Temperature in New York City reaches 100 degrees as eastern US swelters under extreme heat wave

June 25, 2025
6
Senate Urged to Fix Bill C-5 to Protect Democracy and the Environment

Senate Urged to Fix Bill C-5 to Protect Democracy and the Environment

June 24, 2025
6
Next Post
Labour Announces 10% Of England’s Farmland Will Be Axed For Net Zero Schemes

Labour Announces 10% Of England’s Farmland Will Be Axed For Net Zero Schemes

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Family calls for change after B.C. nurse dies by suicide after attacks on the job

Family calls for change after B.C. nurse dies by suicide after attacks on the job

April 2, 2025
Pioneering 3D printing project shares successes

Product reduces TPH levels to non-hazardous status

November 27, 2024

Police ID man who died after Corso Italia fight

December 23, 2024

Hospital Mergers Fail to Deliver Better Care or Lower Costs, Study Finds todayheadline

December 31, 2024
Harris tells supporters 'never give up' and urges peaceful transfer of power

Harris tells supporters ‘never give up’ and urges peaceful transfer of power

0
Des Moines Man Accused Of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend's Mother

Des Moines Man Accused Of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend’s Mother

0

Trump ‘looks forward’ to White House meeting with Biden

0
Catholic voters were critical to Donald Trump’s blowout victory: ‘Harris snubbed us’

Catholic voters were critical to Donald Trump’s blowout victory: ‘Harris snubbed us’

0
ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==

Petition: Demand Education for Man Who Poisoned and Shot Dolphins – Protect Marine Life Now

June 25, 2025
Florida has executed a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

Florida has executed a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

June 25, 2025
Immigrant rights groups urge sheriffs to prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement

Immigrant rights groups urge sheriffs to prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement

June 25, 2025
Why China's sitting on the Iran war sidelines

Why China’s sitting on the Iran war sidelines

June 25, 2025

Recent News

ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==

Petition: Demand Education for Man Who Poisoned and Shot Dolphins – Protect Marine Life Now

June 25, 2025
6
Florida has executed a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

Florida has executed a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

June 25, 2025
2
Immigrant rights groups urge sheriffs to prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement

Immigrant rights groups urge sheriffs to prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement

June 25, 2025
6
Why China's sitting on the Iran war sidelines

Why China’s sitting on the Iran war sidelines

June 25, 2025
3

TodayHeadline is a dynamic news website dedicated to delivering up-to-date and comprehensive news coverage from around the globe.

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Basketball
  • Business & Finance
  • Climate Change
  • Crime & Justice
  • Cybersecurity
  • Economic Policies
  • Elections
  • Entertainment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Policies
  • Europe
  • Football
  • Gadgets & Devices
  • Health
  • Medical Research
  • Mental Health
  • Middle East
  • Motorsport
  • Olympics
  • Politics
  • Public Health
  • Relationships & Family
  • Science & Environment
  • Software & Apps
  • Space Exploration
  • Sports
  • Stock Market
  • Technology & Startups
  • Tennis
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Us & Canada
  • Wildlife & Conservation
  • World News

Recent News

ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==

Petition: Demand Education for Man Who Poisoned and Shot Dolphins – Protect Marine Life Now

June 25, 2025
Florida has executed a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

Florida has executed a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

June 25, 2025
  • Education
  • Lifestyle
  • Technology & Startups
  • About us
  • Contact
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy & Policy

© 2024 Todayheadline.co

Welcome Back!

OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Business & Finance
  • Corporate News
  • Economic Policies
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Market Trends
  • Crime & Justice
  • Court Cases
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Cybercrime
  • Legal Reforms
  • Policing
  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • Online Learning
  • Entertainment
  • Awards & Festivals
  • Celebrity News
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Health
  • Fitness & Nutrition
  • Medical Breakthroughs
  • Mental Health
  • Pandemic Updates
  • Lifestyle
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Food & Drink
  • Home & Living
  • Politics
  • Elections
  • Government Policies
  • International Relations
  • Legislative News
  • Political Parties
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Gadgets & Devices
  • Industry Analysis
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Motorsport
  • Olympics
  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Policies
  • Medical Research
  • Science & Environment
  • Space Exploration
  • Wildlife & Conservation
  • Sports
  • Tennis
  • Technology & Startups
  • Software & Apps
  • Startup Success Stories
  • Startups & Innovations
  • Tech Regulations
  • Venture Capital
  • Uncategorized
  • World News
  • Us & Canada
  • Public Health
  • Relationships & Family
  • Travel
  • Research & Innovation
  • Scholarships & Grants
  • School Reforms
  • Stock Market
  • TV & Streaming
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy & Policy
  • About us
  • Contact

© 2024 Todayheadline.co