How you consume your morning coffee on the way to work is set to look very different in 2018. As the conversation around our plastic waste picks up pace, businesses are starting to play a part in helping to save the planet by simply looking at how they can make change happen.

Which is why Waitrose has pledged to remove disposable cups from our lives.

Customers who are part of the chain’s myWaitrose loyalty scheme will still be able to claim their free hot drink, but will need to bring a refillable cup, instead of being provided with a disposable one.

“We realise this is a major change, but we believe removing all takeaway disposable cups is the right thing to do for our business and are confident the majority of customers will support the environmental benefits,” says Tor Harris, head of sustainability and responsible sourcing at Waitrose. “It underlines our commitment to plastic and packaging reduction, and our aim is to deliver this as quickly as possible.”

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