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SUP legislation: drinking office coffee from reusable cups

Whether in the office, in the school canteen or at an event, reusable cups are the new standard. No more hassle with waste, no extra cost for disposables, and just a nice cup of coffee in a nice cup.

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.

Are you curious about our environmentally friendly solutions for your office or educational institution? Or would you like to know which approach best suits your organization? Feel free to contact us for a free quote on the transition to a plastic-free working environment. Together we take the step to a future without disposable plastic, with solutions such as reusable cups and other sustainable alternatives.

Goodbye disposable cups - hello reusable cups

Retulp travel-cup coffee sustainable
Retulp travel-cup coffee on the go

Sustainable cup choices for businesses

Research shows that the Dutch are leaving traditional disposable cups behind and enthusiastically opting for sustainability. Retulp is proud to offer a wonderful range of reusable cups and mugs to municipalities, offices, schools, hospitality venues and events. Several offices have already made the leap to reusable coffee cups. Take Heineken, for example: they already save 115,000 cups annually at a single office. This results in both a cost saving of €4,000 and a reduction in their carbon footprint. Care organization Topaz also made their sustainable switch: from 12,000 single-use cups per month to none at all. And at the Council of State? Thanks to Retulp, they have personalized Tumblers that are not only stylish, but also reduce disposable plastic.

Easy from disposable to reusable

Retulp has three sustainable solutions that are ideal for companies and educational institutions looking to switch to environmentally conscious office products. Our concepts not only focus on reducing plastic use, but also offer practical benefits such as simplicity of use, cost reduction and SUP 2024 compliance. Find out below which approach best suits your organization to take a step toward a future without disposable plastic: https://retulp.co.uk/offices-and-institutions/

Don't throw the SUP rules in the bin

Trade fair reusable packaging

Retulp was present this year at the Reusable Packaging Fair in 's Hertogenbosch. At this fair more than 400 visitors and 25 exhibitors came together to talk about sustainable ways of packaging.

Solutions for plastic-free 2025

It's mostly about packaging that you don't throw away right away, but can use multiple times. The legislation around packaging is changing a lot in the next few years. Here are a few updates coming up:

  • PPWR (EU, Feb 2025): all packaging must be recyclable and reuse made easier. PFAS in food packaging? To be banned.

  • Netherlands (from Jan 2026): at pickup and delivery, there will be a fixed €0.25 surcharge on disposable cups and trays. On-site use? Then reusable remains mandatory.

  • Plastic pellets agreement (Apr 2025): stricter rules against loss of plastic pellets in the chain. Companies must demonstrably handle this raw material responsibly.

Retulp At the Fair - Reusable Packaging 2024

Decision tree SUP reusable drinking cups