Plastic Drink Cups Ban Under Scheme

Plastic Drink Cups Ban

A number of Belfast venues are to pilot a scheme to remove plastic cups at gigs and events in 2025. Its a 12 month pilot and is being driven by venue sustainability forum and supported by visit Belfast. Currently The Waterfront Hall, Ulster Hall, SSE Arena, Oh Yeah Centre, Black Box, Voodoo and The MAC have all invested in the scheme to introduce reusable cups over the coming months.

They will partner with North Down Marquees who will deliver reusable cups to venues, pick up used ones, which will be washed in a central washing facility, and redistributed. But should now other venues follow suit including Derry entertainment venues follow suit? 

With the ever growing demand to recycle, it is time venues scrap those plastic cups for good? Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at yourstory@thefoylenews.com