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Simply Cups to launch cup recycling service in the Netherlands and Belgium

Simply Cups to launch cup recycling service in the Netherlands and Belgium

Cup collection and recycling service Simply Cups is set to expand its coverage into the Netherlands and Belgium from 12 June 2019.

The company will work with local Dutch partners Product for Product and Cupcare Company to offer hospitality and catering outlets, events and stadium operators and businesses of all sizes the opportunity to have their used beverage cups collected to be recycled into new products.

Following a launch event in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, at the start... More

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