Single-Use Disposable Cups Charge Advisory Group

Overview

Following on from the 2020-21 Programme for Government commitment to 'plan to take further steps to consult on a charge for single-use disposable beverage cups', the Single-use disposable cups charge advisory group has been established.

The group will provide expertise and advice on the implementation of a minimum charge on single-use disposable beverage cups in Scotland and facilitate access to expertise and resources from participants within the group and their broader networks.

Members

Representatives from:

• Scottish Grocers’ Federation
• Scottish Wholesale Association
• Federation of Small Businesses
• Scottish Beer and Pub Association
• UK Hospitality
• Compass Scotland
• Scottish Licensed Trade Association 
• Scottish Retail Consortium
• ASSIST FM
• NHS National Services Scotland
• Scotland Excel
• Vegware
• Alliance
• 2050 Climate Group
• Scottish Environment Link
• Keep Scotland Beautiful
• Joseph Rowntree Organisation
• Disability Equality Scotland
• Professor Liam Delaney
• Trading Standards
• Paper Cup Recycling and Recovery Group
• Foodservice Packaging Association
• Automatic Vending Association
• Environmental Health
• Food Standards Scotland
• Edinburgh Airport
• easyJet
• Zero Waste Scotland

Publications

Single-Use Disposable Cups Charge Advisory Group: terms of reference