Around 100 million plastic cups are used at UK festivals every year—most ending up in landfill. Drinksmate offers a smarter, more affordable way to manage event waste, from village fetes to major stadium concerts.
Our schemes are designed to retain the highest percentage of cups for reuse while providing extra revenue and significantly lower cleanup costs.
Drastically reduce site litter and cleaning times
Scalable for village fetes, parish fairs, or major stadiums
Generate extra revenue from unreturned souvenir cups
Flexible washing: On-site, off-site daily, or bulk post-event
Supports circular reuse — 100% recyclable UK-made cups
Improved fan experience with sturdy, premium drinkware
We all love outdoor summer events—from music festivals to local village fetes—but they have become a major driver of plastic waste. Most of the 100+ million single-use cups used at UK events annually are incinerated or sent to landfill.
Drinksmate offers a sustainable alternative. We provide the infrastructure and expertise to make reusable cup schemes more affordable and accessible for events of every size.
Whether you need generic bar cups or fully branded custom designs, we handle the logistics of delivery, collection, and washing, ensuring your event leaves only memories, not mountains of plastic.
The key to a successful scheme is finding the right balance between sustainability, cost management, and guest satisfaction. Drinksmate offers flexible logistics to suit your venue:
Financial benefits and cup retention depend on your chosen model. Here are the two most popular options:
This is the industry standard for large-scale events, encouraging maximum cup return.
A simpler, cashless approach often preferred for smaller or family-oriented events.
Curious about logistics, lead times, or the best scheme for your specific crowd size? Visit our FAQ page for quick answers, or contact our team to discuss a tailored solution for your next event.
Verified Google reviews from events and venues
“I ordered reusable cups for my event and they were perfect. Great quality, durable, and the printing looked amazing. Guests loved them and they were a much better eco-friendly alternative to disposable cups. The ordering process was smooth and delivery was quick. I’ll definitely be buying again for future events.
“Absolutely thrilled with my reusable cups! They were strong, beautifully printed, and a huge hit with guests. Such a great sustainable option compared to disposables. The whole process from ordering to delivery was smooth and fast.
“Really impressed with the branded cups we ordered. The quality is excellent, the printing looks fantastic, and everything arrived right when we needed it. Super easy company to deal with — highly recommend.
Custom full-colour reusable pint-to-line cups — perfect for festivals, stadiums and events. Durable, eco-friendly, and fully UKCA compliant.
Durable, dishwasher-safe pint-to-line reusable cups with bold single-colour branding. UK-made, recyclable, and perfect for events, festivals, and venues.
Custom full-colour reusable half-pint cups — premium event drinkware made in the UK. Durable, recyclable, and UKCA/CE compliant.
