Single wall cups and lids see sales spike

Single wall cups and lids see sales spike

Jul 29, 2023 | CUPS

A catering and leisure disposables supplier has reported a spike in sales of its 12oz and 16oz, single wall, paper cups as summer continues to take hold. The cups, with accompanying flat, straw slot lids, are on constant order from customers including events...
Webinar to tackle EPR legislation

Webinar to tackle EPR legislation

May 26, 2023 | CUPS, Industry Events

The Vending and Automated Retail Association will be holding a webinar on 13 June to discuss the Extended Producer Responsibility legislation in the UK and the implications for vending. The AVA Environment Committee’s summary paper for April 2023 highlighted key...

Scotland DRS scheme held back by 10 months

Apr 28, 2023 | CUPS, Recycling

The Scottish government has recently announced that the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), originally scheduled to go live in August 2023, will be delayed by up to 10 months. The Vending and Automatic Retail Association (AVA) said: “Whilst any delay with any...
AVA Live event next week

AVA Live event next week

Mar 30, 2023 | CUPS

The AVA has arranged special access to one of the most advanced production and reprocessing sites in the UK – in the picturesque setting of the Lake District. With increased pressure on the vending to responsibly dispose of cups, you can see how all paper cups can be...

Update on Ireland Single Use Cup Levy

Dec 14, 2022 | CUPS

As with the introduction of a charge for carrier bags – Ireland now seems set to become the first nation to introduce the single cup levy. A recent consultation closed on Friday 25 November. The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) has argued for exemption...