Introducing the Refill Return Cup

We are incredibly excited to be part of an innovative scheme—the first of its kind! With more than 2.5 billion single-use plastic cups wasted each year, it’s crucial for us as a coffee shop to help change this trend for the future. While we’re proud to use ‘decent packaging which is compostable, we’re now offering an even more exciting opportunity.

Introducing the Refill Return Cup, launched by City to Sea. First piloted in Bristol, this scheme allows customers to borrow and return reusable cups easily. It has already been a success at outlets like Bath Spa University, making it simpler than ever for students, staff, and visitors to choose a reusable cup without having to bring their own. Now, this scheme is launching across Cardiff, helping our customers and local businesses reduce single-use plastic.

So, how does it work? Instead of opting for a single-use cup for your takeaway drink, you can choose one of the reusable cups. Simply return it within two weeks—not necessarily to KIN+ILK. With over 25 participating locations in Cardiff, you can drop your cup off at places like Corner Coffee if you happen to be passing by. Yes, it’s that easy!

We know this isn't just a shift in how we operate; it's about changing habits we've all developed over time. It may take some getting used to, but we see this as an exciting opportunity to contribute to real change. Cardiff University will be researching this scheme, and if successful, it could be proposed to the UK government as a nationwide initiative.

So, download the Refill App, grab a cup and a coffee in-store, and use it as many times as you like!