SUP legislation: future of office coffee drinking

Goodbye disposable cups - hello reusable cups

From Jan. 1, 2024, the Netherlands will ban single-use disposable products for on-site use. In addition, there is a requirement to offer reusable alternatives and a ban on providing plastic to-go packaging free of charge.

The main goal of the SUP directive is to reduce the environmental impact of disposable plastics (such as balloons, meal containers, beverage containers, straws, and cutlery). The directive includes a package of measures to reduce the proportion of disposable plastic in litter and in the sea (plastic soup).

One impactful measure is the obligation to pay a fee for the costs incurred by public area managers in cleaning up these SUP packages present in Dutch litter. For drinking cups and some of the moldable food packaging, concrete reduction measures have been drawn up to discourage use.

Sustainable cup choices for businesses

Ondernemingen kunnen voor lokaal gebruik nog steeds kiezen voor wegwerpbekers, mits ze 75-90% ervan inzamelen voor hoogwaardige recycling. Voor to-go consumpties is het simpelweg voldoende om klanten aan te moedigen hun eigen herbruikbare beker mee te nemen, in lijn met het ‘Bring Your Own’-principe. Onderzoek toont aan dat Nederlanders de traditionele wegwerpbekers achter zich laten en met enthousiasme kiezen voor duurzaamheid. Retulp is trots om een prachtige reeks van herbruikbare bekers en mokken aan te bieden aan gemeentes, kantoren, scholen, horecagelegenheden en evenementen.

Office transformation: From disposable to reusable

Diverse kantoren hebben de sprong naar herbruikbare koffiebekers al gemaakt, en het enthousiasme is groot. Neem bijvoorbeeld Heineken: zij besparen jaarlijks op een enkel kantoor al 115.000 bekers. Dit resulteert in zowel een kostenbesparing van €4.000 als een vermindering van hun CO2-voetafdruk. Ook zorgorganisatie Topaz maakte hun duurzame overstap: van 12.000 eenmalige bekers per maand naar helemaal geen. En bij de Raad van State? Dankzij Retulp hebben zij gepersonaliseerde Tumblers die niet alleen stijlvol zijn, maar ook wegwerpplastic verminderen.

Frequently asked questions about the new legislation

What do "plastic-free" labels mean? Many ostensibly cardboard cups/trays nevertheless have plastic elements. Even those with a "plastic-free" label may contain plastic. So a label does not always guarantee regulatory compliance.
What about bioplastic products? Cups and containers made of bioplastic are also covered by the new law. These materials are often harmful to the environment when they end up as litter.
Can I set a deposit for reusable cups/trays? Yes, to ensure you get reusable items back, you can set a deposit. There are also locations that use a coin system for returns.
Is there a transition period for using up current stocks? No. Disposable cups and containers for local use must be used up by Jan. 1, 2024.
I also have pickup options. What about those? For on-site pickup, local consumption rules apply. However, for items intended for consumption elsewhere, you may no longer provide free disposable cups or containers. Customers must also be able to choose a reusable option or a container they bring themselves.

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SUP legislation: future of office coffee drinking

Goodbye disposable cups - hello reusable cups

Sustainable cup choices for businesses

Office transformation: From disposable to reusable

Frequently asked questions about the new legislation

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