banner small

Ecosurety invests in Hubbub’s reuse campaign for commuters

Ecosurety invests in Hubbub’s reuse campaign for commuters
Image credit: Shutterstock

Ecosurety and distribution company Bunzl have collaborated to provide funding for Hubbub’s campaign aimed at encouraging commuters in major UK cities to reduce waste and save money by remembering their reusable cups, water bottles, and lunchboxes.

The campaign employs a digital approach, featuring advertisements, collaborations with social media influencers, and an engagement event in Bristol which Hubbub hopes will boost consumer awareness and engagement.

Ecosurety’s sustainability and marketing manager, Steph Housty, commented: “At Ecosurety we are committed to accelerating the adoption of reuse solutions, as is an essential step away from single-use packaging waste and towards a more sustainable future. Whilst recycling remains important, reuse is where we can truly make a lasting impact, so we are delighted to partner with Hubbub and Bunzl on this campaign”.

Forgetfulness

Despite the prevalence of reusable items such as coffee cups, sports bottles, and takeaway containers, Hubbub states that people often forget these items when leaving their homes.

Gavin Ellis, Hubbub’s director and co-founder, commented: “We know that, even with the best intentions, it’s easy to forget your reusable bottle, cup or lunch box when leaving the house. With this campaign we want to highlight how reusables can be incorporated into our daily routines, just like remembering your phone, wallet or keys”.

Hubbub’s research indicates that while 69% of people own a reusable coffee cup, only 1 in 6 remember to use it every time they buy a hot drink. Moreover, 32% of people intend to use reusables but forget to bring them at least once a week.

James Pitcher, head of sustainability at Bunzl plc said: “We have been using our scale and unique position at the centre of the supply chain to work with our customers and suppliers to lead the industry towards a more sustainable approach to packaging. To move away from a linear mindset to a more circular one we need everyone to understand the benefits involved, which is why we’re delighted to have supported this work”.

 

Part of the marketing campaign encouraging people to remember lunchboxes and reusable coffee cups

Register for free to comment

Subscribe to receive our newsletters and to leave comments.

The Blog Box

Back to top

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest waste and recycling news straight to your inbox.

Subscribe
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.