About this Event
Join us for a half-day knowledge-sharing event exploring how reusable and cup-sharing schemes can support the transition away from single-use disposable cups.
This event will bring together coffee shops and hospitality businesses, local authorities, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), researchers, sustainability practitioners, and anyone with an interest in circular economy solutions to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for implementing reusable cup initiatives.
Through a combination of presentations, discussion, and networking, participants will hear about existing reusable cup schemes, learn from real-world experiences, and exchange ideas on how collaboration across organisations and communities can help accelerate circular solutions.
Whether you are already involved in a reusable cup initiative or are simply interested in learning more, this event provides an opportunity to connect with others, gain practical insights, and contribute to conversations about reducing waste and creating more sustainable local communities.
Full agenda and speaker details is outlined below. Please note: that some minor timing adjustments may necessary to suit speaker availlbility.
Getting to Hamilton House: https://www.gre.ac.uk/about-us/travel/greenwich/hamilton-house
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Arrival, Lunch and Networking
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Welcome and Project Overview
Host: Prof. Jin Chan
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Keynote Speaker: Policy Perspectives on Reuse Systems
Host: Welsh Government / Visit Wales
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Refreshment Break
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
RECUP Germany Informational Talk and Q&A
Info: RECUP is Germany's largest reusable packaging system for the food service and catering industry, designed to reduce single-use takeaway waste. We will hear from Lisa Köhler, Strategy and Internationalisation lead, who will speak about the operations, successes an challenges of the RECUP scheme across Germany. Time for Q&A will follow Lisa's talk.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Lessons from Reuse Pilots: Insights from Practice
Host: Dr. Nadine leder and Dr. Grace O'Rourke
Info: Nadine and Grace give an overview of the Refill return Cup Scheme piloted in Cardiff Wales in 2025 - operational details, successes, challenges and next steps are considered. Time for Q&A.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Refreshment Break and Formation of Small Groups
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Understanding Consumer Behaviour in Reuse Systems
Host: Isaac Saulter, Tom Atkins, Grace O'Rourke, Nadine Leder
Info: Presentation of findings from consumer behaviour research on reusable cup schemes (10-15 minutes), followed by facilitated table discussions on barriers, motivations, and opportunities for increasing participation in reuse systems.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Reflections, Next Steps and Close
Info: Summary of key insights, opportunities for future collaboration, and closing remarks.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hamilton House, Room 103,, 15 Park Vista, London, United Kingdom
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