Calls for government to introduce a charge on disposable cups

Calls for government to introduce a charge on disposable cups

Calls for government to introduce a charge on disposable cups GaisforE Wed, 23/09/2026 - 11:21 A new policy brief led by researchers at the Revolution Plastics Institute, sets out the evidence for making the cost of disposable cups clear to customers and encourage the use of reusable alternatives 23 September 2026 Around 2.5 billion single-use cups are used in the UK every year, yet fewer than one per cent are recycled. They contribute to litte…