Reuse Wins at Events:
A life-cycle analysis of reusable and single-use cups
Over the past decade, the sports, entertainment, and live events industry has searched for alternatives to single-use plastic in food concessions. As fans return to sporting arenas and concert-goers celebrate the return of music festivals, sustainability issues at events and venues are coming back into focus – specifically, the ever-present disposable plastic cup.
Many attempts at solutions have been introduced, from bioplastic cups to reuse systems and now single-use aluminum. But there has been no clear scientific consensus as to which options have the greatest environmental impact and which options have the least – until now.
Reuse wins at events: A life-cycle analysis of reusable and single-use cups
Download the full report including in depth life-cycles analyses of disposable and reusable cups used at events, conducted by Dr. John Wentz at the University of St. Thomas.
Solutions Brief: Reuse wins at events
Learn the highlights, key takeaways, and recommendations distilled from the in-depth analysis of the full Reuse Wins at Events report.