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9 September 2025

Beyond the Bin Fund: £45k for cup recycling innovation

The National Cup Recycling Scheme's Beyond the Bin initiative is a £45k fund to boost cup recycling innovation and support bold projects that improve paper cup recycling. Open to businesses, communities, and partnerships, find out how to apply and help shape the future of fibre-based cup recovery in the UK.

Blog, Carbon Management, National Cup Recycling Scheme, Zero Waste to Landfill Case Studies and Solutions

1 November 2021

Valpak reaction to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report

Ben Richardson, Director of Procurement, shares Valpak's reaction to the sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.

Blog, EPR, National Cup Recycling Scheme

16 June 2021

What might Extended Producer Responsibility mean for paper cup producers?

Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging is on the horizon, but what does this mean for businesses that sell drinks in paper cups? National Cup Recycling Manager, Samantha Ward, outlines the Government's proposals and how your business may be affected.

Blog, National Cup Recycling Scheme

24 September 2020

UK cup recycling: Myth vs. fact

Samantha Ward, National Cup Recycling Manager, dispels 5 common myths about the recyclability of paper cups.

Blog, National Cup Recycling Scheme

23 September 2020

National Cup Recycling Scheme: Celebrating Collaboration

During Recycle Week, Samantha Ward's latest Blog celebrates the collaboration of major retailers, waste collectors and UK reprocessors, which has enabled the success of the National Cup Recycling Scheme.

Blog, National Cup Recycling Scheme

29 May 2020

National Cup Recycling Scheme brews a unique blend for success

The National Cup Recycling Scheme, one of Valpak’s voluntary extended producer responsibility systems, has now been in place for two years. The Scheme comprises of eight co-funding members: Costa, McDonald’s, Pret A Manger, Caffè Nero, Greggs, Burger King, Pure and Lavazza Professional.

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