Cup recycling scheme launches ‘Beyond the Bin’ fund

National Cup Recycling Scheme launches £45k fund to boost innovation

Reconomy-backed programme invites funding applications for projects targeting infrastructure improvements and kerbside collection Olivia Loughran Olivia Loughran - News Resource Use Recycling Breadcrumb Section Recycling Main Magazine Feature 0 Remove Mag Cover bottom Date (Materbi) Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Keywords cup recycling innovation fund, paper cup collection infrastructure, National Cup Recycling Scheme NCRS, Beyond the B…

National Cup Recycling Scheme announces £45,000 project fund

The National Cup Recycling Scheme announces a £45,000 project fund to support projects that capture and recycle on-the-go paper cups. The new fund is also looking for projects that help accelerate the acceptance of paper cups in kerbside collection schemes. The competition launches in September, with the winner announced in December. Hannah Osman, manager of the scheme, which is administered by Valpak by Reconomy, said: “This new fund is a major…

Cup recycling scheme launches ‘Beyond the Bin’ fund

MRW Cup recycling scheme launches ‘Beyond the Bin’ fund Valpak-led coalition of retailers will offer £45,000 to projects offering scalable ideas to improve innovation in single-use cup recyclingCup recycling scheme launches ‘Beyond the Bin’ fund MRW Reporter