As we approach a time where all products are coming under scrutiny for their environmental impact, we’re taking a look at the ease of reusables.

The plastic bag charge has evidently reduced our waste and it seems that single use plastic has had its day. Some companies and consumers may need to make groundbreaking changes to remove single use plastic and that can seem daunting, almost too much to bother. This is when you should consider reusables.

From your morning coffee routine to take out for the masses, you’ll see how easy the switch can be when you see the products and the figures. The savings can be vast. For example with ‘fast fashion’; you’ll realise over time you’re buying more frequently and struggling to find quality. As opposed to investing less often and holding a quality product for a longer period of time.

Many hospitals and universities have switched to a reusable scheme and have had great success. Xavier started their reusable to-go program with Eco-Takeouts back in 2009 and have been saving money and the environment ever since! Watch their video for more here.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) will be banned this year in the UK and continuing to use it could incur a fine! Single use containers, plastic cups and lids can be easily replaced with reusables. PLA & Bio-lined cups seem to be more suitable at first glance, but you must make sure these materials don’t end up in landfill.

Why buy single-use materials when you could be serving reusables?

POV: You’re the owner of a coffee shop spending thousands on take out cups & lids a month.

Solution: You switch to reusable cups, save thousands each month.

• Reduce overheads
• Reduce deliveries
• Reduce transportation
• Reduce waste collection
• Eliminate disposal fees
• Avoid plastic tax

Here’s how.

• Many companies provide a loop service. Swapping reusable cups at each visit, encouraging return custom and confidence in sustainability.
• Some take outs offer discounts to customers who bring their own cups. Passing the single use savings on to your customers.
• Brands such as Huskee have collaborated with local coffee shops to provide a swap scheme. Go to HuskeeSwap.
• Purchasing reusable cups for retail sales can provide a new line of income while reducing all the overheads.

Huskee Cup

Beauty meets function.

HuskeeCups come in only two colours, natural and charcoal, as it makes it easier to separate and recycle at their end-of-life via the HuskeeLoop program. A key focus of design is how the cups hold up in a café environment. They need to be durable, take a beating in daily service, and be stackable. All Huskee cups, saucers and lids can be stacked, which is handy at home too. They come with perfectly functional lids to use for your everyday take out or morning coffee on the go. They’re a small investment that will stand the test of time.

Zero Waste Cup

From the experts in reusables.

Zero waste cups can be branded with your logo which makes them stand out from the crowd. Like this shot of Joe here, the more we see, the easier it will be to make reusables the “norm”.

Zero waste cups  are reusable, recyclable, insulated, strong, have a lifespan of over 1000 uses, reduce environmental impact by creating less harmful co2 than any alternatives and 96% less than normal paper cups.

Polystyrene containers will be banned this year and it’s great news for the planet. They’re bad for the environment, a black hole for your budget and create a big mess for diners with their weak, leaky construction. Eco Takeouts divert tons of waste from landfills, saving you a significant amount of money while providing a much improved dining experience over flimsy disposables.

With this simple turnkey program, you have every reason to feel good, and your guests will love it, too.

One Eco Takeout container replaces 1,000 disposable containers.