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A few thoughts on Recycling PS Vending Cups February 11, 2010
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Seite 2 Save a Cup Meeting London, February 11, 2010 Consumer Costs Convenience Product Safety Environment Convenience Handling properties On-the-go consumption Target Group specific – i.e. elderly consumers, teenagers etc. Environment Peace of mind – political correctness Environmental friendly but not at higher costs No sacrifice with respect to product safety and convenience/functionality Costs Costs as a key driver especially in economically challenging times Basic solutions vs. premium products Simplicity as a consumer attitude Product Safety A must have for any food related product Ever higher standards incorporated A view on Consumer Demands for Food Packaging
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Seite 3 Save a Cup Meeting London, February 11, 2010 PS-Cups: Excellent product with an image problem PS Cups with ideal properties for Vending Industry – protection, functionality and costs However, increasingly negative image of PS-Cups with respect to environmental aspects – seen as pure waste Even without a professional recycling scheme the impact is much lower than generally assumed (e.g. plastic vs. china cups) Environmental discussions are however often conducted with rather simplistic arguments – Marketing vs. finding true sustainable solutions The recycling concept as a well accepted and proven approach to a sustainable environmental friendly solution (e.g. PET) Even aluminium was able to generate a much better image in the past decade – Switzerland PS as an ideal material for recycling – multiple re-usage A strong industry initiative is needed in order to secure a good future
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Seite 4 Save a Cup Meeting London, February 11, 2010 Aluminium Recycling: A positive Communication Example Translation: „Searching: The best ideas for 100% Aluminum Recycling“ „Win 50‘000 Swiss Francs“
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Seite 5 Save a Cup Meeting London, February 11, 2010 Existing European Recycling Initiatives Several good recycling initiatives in place (e.g. Save-a-Cup, Stichting Disposables in the Netherlands) and established Save-a-Cup is a true innovative approach launched 1992 in the UK Collection of cups is crucial - but complicated and rather expensive Success rate today still relatively weak: Target must be to achieve a recovery rate of > 50% Recycling Food to Food packaging as the most powerful solution Broader support (industry and governmental) needed to really make an impact Communication to end-consumers and influencers as a crucial task Message “This cup will be recycled into a flower pot etc.” (single stream) vs. “You are drinking from a recycled cup” (close loop) Current systems not yet strong enough and missing industry wide support
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Seite 6 Save a Cup Meeting London, February 11, 2010 PS-Recycling: Benefit for the entire Supply Chain Cup Manufacturers Future of offered products Image improvement PS Producers Securing long term business perspective Improved image Recyclers New source of business Rising oil prices as additional growth engine Operators Ensuring a cost optimized cup solution keeping all the tested functional advantages Improved environmental image We are convinced that Recycling is the strongest industry answer for the future!
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Seite 7 Save a Cup Meeting London, February 11, 2010 Thank you for your attention.
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