Seminar on Circular Economy: Development and Cases of Reusable Cup Scheme

Bringing together stakeholders from councils, BIDs, and national parks to discuss sustainability in the reusable cup ecosystem.

By University of Greenwich

Date and time

Location

University of Greenwich

Park Row London SE10 9LS United Kingdom

Agenda

1:30 PM

Welcome lunch and networking

2:15 PM

Introduction to Circular Economy Seminar: Coopetition in Circular Economy

Dr Nadine Leder, Cardiff University

Prof Jin Chan, University of Greenwich

2:30 PM

Panel session: Sharing of Cardiff ReFill-Return Cup Scheme

Analysis and key lessons (representatives from FOR Cardiff, City-to-Sea, Cardiff University, or University of Greenwich)

3:30 PM

Coffee Break

3:45 PM

Roundtable Discussion

Sharing experience of past schemes and the carving of future cup schemes

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Wrap-up: What’s next for cup schemes?

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

Join us for the Circular Economy Seminar: an event that examines the progress of the “Reusable Cup Scheme” in the UK. We will showcase and share the experience of designing and implementing the Cardiff ReFill Cup Scheme. The seminar will also provide insight into the analysis of the cup leasing data, the perspectives of cafes, and the outcomes of the end-consumer survey. We aim to invite you to discuss and explore the wider proliferation of and implementation of cup schemes in England and Wales.

Goals of the Seminar

Share lessons learnt on the implementation of various cup schemes, including insights into detailed analysis of usage data from the cup leasing system, sharing feedback from participating cafés, and discussing results from the end-consumer survey.
Scope the Implementation of Cup Schemes, aided by sharing the design, implementation process, and outcomes of the reusable cup schemes.
Discuss challenges the scheme may face across the region and how to overcome them in England and Wales.

Who Should Attend?

Attendance is by invitation and expression of interest only. The event is designed for:

Council officials
BID officials
Sustainability leads within National Parks
Technology providers and system integrators in the cup scheme
Cafe's sustainability officials

How to Attend

Please submit your expression of interest via registration on this page. As this is a targeted event, we will review your background to ensure that your profile aligns with the seminar’s objectives.

We aim to support participation from across England and Wales. Partial financial support will be provided to help cover your standard train fare. Apply within. Spaces are limited. Please submit your expression of interest early.

💬 Contact: Dr Grace O’Rourke G.A.ORourke@greenwich.ac.uk

Organised by:

The University of Greenwich and Cardiff University

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