The system can be easily integrated into everyday life and business processes

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RECUP reusable cup deposit system starts at star and ORLEN petrol stations in November 2022. (Credit: ORLEN GROUP)

On November 1, star and ORLEN petrol stations are set to become members of the RECUP reusable cup deposit system. Customers of ORLEN Deutschland GmbH petrol stations will then be able to choose between a reusable cup, a fully recyclable cup, or a compostable disposable container for their to-go drinks.

By working with Germany’s largest reusable deposit system, RECUP, ORLEN Deutschland strives to make a further contribution to reducing disposable items and protecting the environment. “The popularity of to-go drinks has been growing steadily over the past few years. For this reason, we’re all the more pleased that in addition to our environmentally-friendly disposable packaging, we are now able to offer our customers a reusable cup system at our petrol stations that works all across Germany,” says Kai Frahm, Head of Category Management at ORLEN Deutschland GmbH. As of March 2022, ORLEN Deutschland had already converted all their disposable packaging to recyclable and compostable. In addition to this packaging, which will continue to be used and can be composted in an environmentally-friendly way or simply disposed of in the waste paper bin, star and ORLEN petrol stations will now also offer a reusable variant with RECUP.

“We are delighted to have gained the star and ORLEN petrol stations as a new partner and to be able to save on disposable packaging together from now on. The demand for to-go drinks at petrol stations is high, making the savings potential huge,” explains Janina Kraus, Key Account Expansion Manager at RECUP. “The star and ORLEN petrol stations with bistro areas expand our reusable network by nearly 400 dispensing points, making it easier to operate our system. After all, the more dispensing points there are, the more convenient reusable becomes!”

Easy handling for petrol station operators and customers
The system can be easily integrated into everyday life and business processes. star and ORLEN customers can take their to-go drinks with them in a sustainable RECUP reusable cup for a €1 deposit, enjoy them on the go, then return the cups at any star and ORLEN petrol stations, or at any of the roughly 14,000 RECUP dispensers across Germany. The star and ORLEN petrol stations take back the used RECUPs and pay the deposit. The cups are washed and then ready for use again.

Source: Company Press Release