{"id":118350,"date":"2025-07-30T10:49:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T07:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polymervapooshesh.ir\/?p=118350"},"modified":"2025-08-02T08:58:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T05:28:20","slug":"lisbon-rolls-out-city-wide-reusable-cup-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/polymervapooshesh.ir\/en\/lisbon-rolls-out-city-wide-reusable-cup-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Lisbon rolls out city-wide reusable cup system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><em>Iranpolymer\/Baspar\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>The first TOMRA-operated return points went live on Thursday, the 26<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0June, located in Portuguese quiosques, Pra\u00e7a de S\u00e3o Paulo, and Pra\u00e7a do Pr\u00edncipe Real. At these kiosks, customers purchasing drinks received reusable cups and paid a deposit, which was returned to them following the return of the cup. Customers received their refund by tapping their card or phone at a collection point. The system is expected to be fully rolled out by October 2025.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How the reuse system works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Drinks are served in reusable cups with a refundable \u20ac0.60 deposit.<\/li>\n<li>Customers can return cups to TOMRA collection machines that are located near serving establishments across Lisbon.<\/li>\n<li>Cup deposit refunds can be received via contactless card or phone with no registration required.<\/li>\n<li>TOMRA handles the cup logistics, sanitisation, and redistribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">About the reusable cup system<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The solution is powered by TOMRA\u2019s \u201cRotake\u201d system, which is a full-service reuse model featuring digital tracking, cup collection, sanitation, and redistribution. TOMRA is set to manage the entire lifecycle of the cups, to promote efficiency, hygiene, and environmental performance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with Lisbon on this first-of-its-kind city system in a European capital,\u201d said Geir S\u00e6ther, Head of TOMRA Reuse. \u201cThe system deployed in Lisbon is designed specifically for urban areas \u2013 making reuse easy, clean and rewarding for everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Around 25,000 cups are used every night across Lisbon\u2019s entertainment areas. Even when cups are labelled as \u201creusable,\u201d there is no system in place to collect, clean, and recirculate cups.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">Support for local government and the hospitality sector<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lisbon Municipal Regulation has banned single-use plastic cups, putting further pressure on the system\u2019s need to succeed. But with TOMRA\u2019s scalable system and strong local buy-in, a strong, positive impact is expected.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cLisbon is committed to leading by example, promoting sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and engaging partners in real change toward more conscious consumption habits. This is a concrete step toward building a culture of reuse in our city and inspiring other municipalities to follow the same path,\u201d said Rui Cordeiro, City Councillor for Waste Management and Circular Economy, City of Lisbon.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Securing the system\u2019s success was the participation seen from the hospitality sector. AHRESP, Portugal\u2019s largest hospitality association, is helping caf\u00e9s, bars, and nightlife venues join the reuse loop.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis initiative represents a necessary shift for the hotel\/restaurant\/catering (HoReCa) sector, which now takes on an active and central role in the transition towards a more\u00a0circular economy. Establishments not only gain a practical solution to comply with the new regulations, but also an opportunity to lead, together with consumers, a sustainable and positive change in habits for the city of Lisbon,\u201d said Carlos Moura, President of AHRESP.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">By October, Lisbon will introduce a standardised \u201cLisbon cup\u201d for all participating bars and venues in central neighbourhoods. There is a minimum of 17 return points planned across the downtown area.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">About Lisboa a Reutilizar<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marking the launch of the system, the city hosted its \u201cLisboa a Reutilizar\u201d summit at MUDE (Museu do Design) on the 25<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0of June. At the event, policymakers, urban planners, and environmental leaders gathered to learn about the reuse system and witness the TOMRA return process first-hand.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><em>interplasinsights<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iranpolymer\/Baspar\u00a0 The first TOMRA-operated return points went live on Thursday, the 26th\u00a0June, located in Portuguese quiosques, Pra\u00e7a de S\u00e3o Paulo, and Pra\u00e7a do Pr\u00edncipe Real. At these kiosks, customers purchasing drinks received reusable cups and paid a deposit, which was returned to them following the return of the cup. 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