Getting Started
Ditch single use bottles and cups
Every year in Ireland, millions of us reach for single-use bottles and cups. But here's something simple that adds up fast: switching to reusable.
Why your wallet will thank you
Irish adults spend more than €200 a year on bottled water. By choosing reusable bottles and cups instead of single-use plastics, your pocket can feel the benefit.
The environmental reality
In Ireland, it is estimated that 220,000 single use plastic water bottles and 550,000 coffee cups are generated every day. It takes more water to produce a plastic bottle than it can hold. So by switching, you're not just avoiding plastic waste, you're also conserving water.
If everyone in Ireland switched to reusable cups and bottles
We'd save money on purchasing and discarding needless single-use bottles and cups
We’d avoid coffee cup litter, which is found in ⅓ of all litter survey sites
We’d save the equivalent of 100,000 litres of oil per day on bottles, enough to heat more than 55 homes for a year
Bottles and Cups That Make A Difference
Top tip: In bottles look for wide mouths (easier cleaning), measurement markings and leak-proof lids.
Insulated Steel
Keeps drinks at temperature for hours, perfect for our Irish weather.
Glass with Silicone
Taste-neutral, dishwasher safe.
BPA-free Plastic
Lightweight, virtually unbreakable.
Where and how to embrace refillable
- Tap Map Find places to fill up your bottle for free when out and about
- 2GoCup Find out where you can refill or return your 2GoCup
- Plastic Free Festivals Putting on an event? Find out how to run it plastic free from MyWaste
Top tips on keeping your bottle or cup going
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Daily
Rinse with warm soapy water after each use
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Weekly
Deep clean with bottle brush and baking soda paste
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Never
Leave liquid sitting overnight or use bleach-based cleaners
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Repair/Replace
Lids and parts if they crack (check for brands who offer replacements)
If everyone in Ireland switched to a reusable bottle we'd cut the need for the 220,000 plastic bottles we generate each day
