Disposable VS Reusable Cups: In Numbers

Understanding the facts behind event waste

Sustainability starts with the facts. This factsheet brings together verified data from trusted industry studies and leading climate science databases to highlight the true impact of single-use items across the events sector.

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Drawing on sources such as Eventbrite, Plastic Oceans Foundation, and National Geographic, it distills the most reliable figures on event waste, plastic use, and carbon emissions, including detailed Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) data on disposable cups and materials used across UK events.

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By grounding environmental conversations in evidence, this resource helps event professionals, sustainability teams, and suppliers make informed, measurable choices for a lower-impact industry.

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Download the factsheet to explore the data and see where real change begins.

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