At a time when sustainability is increasingly important, Bunzl Foodservice is taking a big step in supporting businesses to stay within SUP regulations, without compromising on convenience or quality. Bunzl is now introducing a partnership with CupFriend, which allows customers to easily continue to use cardboard cups with up to 5% plastic coating and have them recycled.

What does the solution include?

The new system works simply: companies that purchase their cardboard cups from Bunzl Foodservice can purchase special 'tracker bags'. These bags not only make it easy to collect cups, but also offer full transparency on recycling performance through their own account. When the bags are full, customers can submit a collection request via BekerVriend.co.uk. The cups are then recycled and given a second life, all within SUP regulations.

Partnership benefits:

• Sustainable and compliant: Customers remain compliant with disposable plastic (SUP) legislation by using cups containing less than 5% plastic.
• Full transparency: The system provides insight into recycling performance, such as the weight of cups returned.
• Easy process: Through the tracker pack and collection system, the process of collection and recycling is optimised.

Why is this important?

With this new partnership, we are responding to businesses' need to become more sustainable, while still being able to continue using their familiar cardboard cups. The solution fits perfectly within the ambition to contribute to a circular economy, minimising waste and giving materials a second life.

Sign up and start recycling

Companies wishing to continue using cardboard cups with less than 5% plastic coating can register with CupFriend. The process is simple and ensures that companies continue to use and recycle their cups responsibly.