Stop your cup from being a criminal!
Posted 1 day ago
Thu 17 Sep, 2026 12:09 AM
Breaking news: Another crime committed by Frothy Felix and the Cappuccino Cartel!
Guilty! ‘Mugshots’ Highlights the Problem with Single-Use Cups on Campus
They may look recyclable, but don't be fooled.
Single-use coffee cups are wanted for misleading the public and contaminating recycling bins at the University of London, and across the UK.
90% of people in the UK mistakenly believe disposable coffee cups can be recycled.
Don't let your cup become a repeat offender. Bring your reusable cup instead! Help us reduce recycling contamination:
♻️ Bring your reusable cup: Use it again and again instead of reaching for a disposable. At the University of London, bringing your own cup or dining in saves you 30p, and similar incentives are mirrored at high street coffee shops.
☕ Dine in: Enjoy your coffee in a ceramic mug at cafés when you have the time.
🗑️ If you do use a disposable cup, put it in General Waste: Even if it says it's recyclable, biodegradable or compostable, don't put it in the standard recycling bin at University of London.
Click here to find out more about the problem with single-use cups.
