Pictured (from left) Swansea University Associate Director of Commercial Services Ben Lucas; Jacob Perry and Andrew Douglas, Swansea BID; Jane Scattergood, Chartwells; Councillor Andrea Williams and Jane Richmond, Swansea Council.
Swansea University has taken a positive step towards reducing single-use packaging with the launch of the 2GoCup scheme across several catering outlets on campus.
The reusable cup initiative makes it easier for staff and students to choose a more sustainable option when buying hot drinks, helping to cut down on disposable cup waste while supporting the University's wider environmental ambitions.
Delivered by Swansea Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with Swansea Council, the 2GoCup scheme allows customers to pay a small deposit for a durable, reusable cup, which can then be returned to any participating outlet for a refund or swapped for a fresh cup.
The scheme has already received great feedback on campus, with Swansea University hoping it will continue to play an important role in embedding sustainability into the day-to-day routines of both staff and students.
Ben Lucas, Associate Director of Commercial Services at Swansea University, said: "We're delighted to introduce the 2GoCup scheme across parts of our campus and to see such a positive response from staff and students.
"Small everyday actions can make a big difference, and this initiative supports our ambition to embed sustainability into daily routines while reducing waste.
"We hope this will encourage even more people to choose reusable options and play their part in creating a greener future."
Councillor Andrea Williams, Joint Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Service Transformation at Swansea Council, said: "The 2GoCup scheme is an exciting and practical way to help us on our journey to becoming a net zero city by 2050. Every small change adds up, so by reducing single-use waste, we're protecting our environment, keeping our communities cleaner and supporting local businesses.
"We're proud to help fund this initiative and welcome Swansea University's involvement in helping drive positive behaviour change."
Swansea BID Manager Andrew Douglas said: "Swansea is a city that looks to the future, and it's fantastic to see both our city centre businesses and Swansea University leading the way on sustainability.”
The launch at the University builds on the growing success of 2GoCup in Swansea city centre, where many businesses are already signed up.
Irish start-up 2GoCup has been expanding across the UK and Ireland since launching in 2018. Its durable, BPA-free cups are designed for multiple uses and are fully recyclable at the end of their lifecycle.
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