Science & ClimatePhys.org1 min read9/23/2026 (3h ago)

Report calls for government to introduce a charge on disposable cups

Report calls for government to introduce a charge on disposable cups
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Around 2.5 billion single-use cups are used in the U.K. every year, yet fewer than 1% are recycled. They contribute to litter, contaminate recycling streams and increase waste management and street cleaning costs for local authorities and taxpayers.

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  • Around 2.5 billion single-use cups are used in the U.K.
  • every year, yet fewer than 1% are recycled.
  • They contribute to litter, contaminate recycling streams and increase waste management and street cleaning costs for local authorities and taxpayers.

Around 2.5 billion single-use cups are used in the U.K. every year, yet fewer than 1% are recycled. They contribute to litter, contaminate recycling streams and increase waste management and street cleaning costs for local authorities and taxpayers.

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