SUSTAINABLE REUSABLE CUP SYSTEMS FOR EVENTS & VENUES
Awards & Media
Awards & Media
For any media or interview requests please contact: christie@bettercup.com.au
After a successful debut last year, bettercup returns to The Pleasure Garden with their cup reuse system, this time with an even clearer vision for reducing festival waste…
Reimagining Sustainability, One Cup at a Time.
As part of AO StartUps, Bettercup will roll-out offsite washing services for thousands of reusable cups and dishes to replace..
As part of the program, Bettercup will deliver offsite washing services for thousands of cups and dishes to replace single-use items at the Courtside Bar, the Layla street mezze outlet, and other…
In a game-changing strategic partnership between Sustainability Victoria and Tennis Australia, thousands of extra reusable cups will be on hand at the Australian Open 2025, replacing single-use cups..
Bettercup has washed more than 60,000 reusable utensils used during the Australian Open, and expects that number to exceed 100,000 by the end of the two week-long Grand Slam…
In this episode of the Debra Shepherd Podcast, Christie and Sam share their business story and their mission to eliminate single-use plastic from event waste streams…
We’re thrilled to share that Bettercup has been spotlighted on ABC News, highlighting our innovative approach to sustainability and our commitment to reducing single-use plastic waste….
Exciting news! Bettercup was a successful funding recipient through the Victorian Government’s Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre, delivered by Sustainability Victoria…
Celebrating and uniting those shaping the Circular Economy. Bettercup is an entirely self-funded, female-founded and led, Melbourne-based social enterprise that creates reusable cups…
Winner of the Young Entrepreneur Awards: Social Entrepreneur Melbourne 2019
The Young Entrepreneur Award recognises outstanding achievement by entrepreneurs who are under the age of 30 and can demonstrate a positive contribution, impact and/or achievement in areas such as; effective leadership, business growth or sustainability, successful start-up or innovation.
Winner of the Yarra Sustainability Awards: Business 18/19
We won the 2018 Yarra Sustainability Awards! Here we are (feeling very excited and nervous) with Mayor Cr Daniel Nguyen…
While we didn’t win we were still delighted to be recognised as ones to watch!
Australian Leisure Management
Co-founder of Bettercup Australia and New Zealand and Sustainable Event Alliance leadership team member, Christie Kamphuis advises “the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global discussion of how to ensure the safety of reusable systems in a public health crisis. We have gathered information based on the best available science, existing standards and guidance from public health professionals and it has proven reusable systems at events and venues can be used safely by employing basic hygiene.”
Journey Undiscovered Podcast
A podcast featuring conversations focused on the unconventional career paths of event and creative professionals. Hear some incredible stories and experiences… but with one catch – expect the unexpected!
“Christie’s passion provides loads of insights into why we need to consider implementing sustainable measures into the planning of our events moving forward”
Bank Australia
“It can be such a daunting prospect for events and venues to make the switch from single-use to reuse,” says Christie.
“So we’re really big on making sure that the customer has all the information they need – I think that’s key to making sure they’re happy, and to creating long-term customers.”
“Can Festivals Survive The Switch To Reusables?” – Australians are producing a staggering 3 billion single use cups annually with the events industry being a major contributor…
“This week we chat to Sam Stone, co-founder alongside Christie Kamphuis, of Bettercup, a business that offers reusable plastic cups for sale and hire at events…
Eco Warrior Princess
“With an offering of customised or Bettercup branded bar cups in a range of sizes, self-funded, Kamphuis and Stone have collaborated with some of Australia’s biggest players in the hopes of reducing Australia’s plastic footprint”.
“Duo Christie Kamphuis and Sam Stone are on the forefront of the movement to create a plastic-free world. Bettercup, is primed and ready to be the supplier of choice for businesses looking for an environmentally friendly solution to replace single-use plastics.”
We were invited to speak at the Victorian Greens Plastic Pollution Initiative where Nina Springle detailed the Victorian Greens plan to stop plastic pollution at the source and transition to a circular economy.
Christie shared her experiences and knowledge regarding event waste, reusable products and changing behaviour alongside the very knowledgeable and engaging Tim Grant (founder of Lifecycles). We had a lovely time and gained some valuable insights.
If you would us to come speak at your events, forum or discussion please feel free to contact us.
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