Sustainability made simple. Go green!

ONE Reusable Cup System

Our award-winning ONE Planet ONE Chance® Reusable Cup System is designed for events, festivals and temporary venues, offering a seamless way to integrate sustainability into your operations. 

With flexible models, no capital outlay and full transparency, the ONE Reusable Cup System provides a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution to eliminate single-use plastics at your venue.

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The Process

For Customers

1.
Buy your drink
2.
Enjoy your drink
3.
Return your cup
4.
Don't take your cup home

Sustainable Solution

Integrate a reusable cup system as part of your sustainability strategy, safe in the knowledge that you are working with the UK’s leading reusable cup solutions provider.

Rental Based

Only pay for the cups you use—no capital outlay. Cups are washed, dried and sanitised after each use, ready for your next event.

The Benefits

For Venues

Regional Wash Centres

Providing your venue with a fast and efficient service from a local wash and logistics centre, which also helps to minimise the carbon impact of operations. We also have our own trucks, driven by our own people, and so don’t have to rely on pallet networks.

Flexible Supply Options

Choose supply-only, part‑managed, or fully‑managed. Switch seamlessly from single‑use or other suppliers with an approach tailored to your venue.

Simple For Customers

An intuitive 4‑step system that makes returns easy and adoption high—leading to happier customers and faster service at bars.

Retention = Success

We help you drive cup return through pre‑event comms, on‑site signage and digital prompts as part of our free marketing support.

Full Transparency

Regular reporting on usage, losses and key metrics so you can optimise operations and evidence sustainability impact.

what makes us different?

Firstly, Choose Your Model

Model 1:

Supply Only

Model 2:

Part Managed

Model 3:

Fully Managed

Cup rental service

Delivery & collection by our own fleet, driven by our own team

Cup washing, sanitising, drying & storage

Free marketing support & reporting

Dedicated cup crew on site

On-site distribution of cups to bars across your venue

Cup replenishment during your event

Cup bins supply, relative to the size of venue

Emptying & sorting cup bins

Management of cup return points to keep site tidy

Inclusive of all losses

Making it work for you!

And Now, Choose Your Method

Each approach offers a different way to run the ONE Smart Reusable Cup System. Here’s how each option works — helping you find the best fit for your event, venue, or audience.

A

Built In

Cost Built Into Price

The system cost is built into the drink price. Customers simply pay the menu price, keeping the process simple and seamless.

B

Levy Fee

Levy

A small, non‑returnable fee is added to the first drink to cover the cost of the reusable cup system.

C

Levy + charity

Levy + Charity

A small, non‑returnable fee is added to the first drink, with a portion donated to a chosen charity or foundation.

D

Deposit Return

Deposit

Customers pay a refundable deposit with their first drink. When they return the cup, they get their deposit back.

E

Deposit + Charity

Deposit + Charity

The system cost is built into the drink price. Customers simply pay the menu price, keeping the process simple and seamless.

Examples of marketing visuals and wording suggestions for these different methods are available on our marketing & tech support page.

FAQ about the ONE Reusable Cup System

Q: What is the ONE Reusable Cup System?

A: Our ONE Reusable Cup System is a simple, easy to use system which is ideal for temporary venues and festivals where no deposits are being used. 

A: This system does not use any RFID technology.  It simply relies on clear and obvious messaging to customers to return their cups after use.

A: Yes. We understand different venues or events have different requirements. Therefore, we offer 3 models within this standard service: supply only, part-managed and fully-managed.  Each of these systems is different to the other and is, therefore, priced slightly differently.

A: Yes, absolutely, this is possible.  It’s a case of what works best for you and your venue.  We outline a variety of different methods you can use on this page.

A: Why not have a look at our products page, which shows the various cups available to choose from – it’s not just pints and half pints!  Primarily, our cups are made in polypropylene, and also in polycarbonate, all of which are reusable and recyclable.

A: Yes, no problem!

A: It follows the simple message of:
1. Buy Your Drink
2. Enjoy Your Drink
3. Return Your Cup
4. Don’t Take Your Cup Home

A: It depends upon how you decide to use the cup system.  Different models offer different services and, therefore, are priced differently.

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