Thousands of disposable coffee cups will disappear from circulation as reusable cup system Borrow by Huskee launches across three popular Sydney coffee vendors at Carriageworks Farmers Market.
From 21 March, coffee vendors Single O, Reuben Hills and Colombian Connection Coffee will serve all 8oz and 12oz hot drinks in reusable Borrow cups instead of single-use takeaway cups.
Customers simply enjoy their coffee and return the cup to one of two smart Borrow Bins located at each end of the market. The cups are then collected and professionally washed at Huskee’s St Peters WashHub before returning to circulation.
Around 1,500 reusable cups will rotate across the three vendors, diverting thousands of single-use cups from landfill each market day.
“For too long, reuse has relied on customers remembering to bring a cup or ask for one,” said Saxon Wright, Co-founder of Huskee.
“What we’re doing at Carriageworks flips that entirely. Reuse becomes the default, and single-use becomes the exception. That’s the shift the industry needs.”
Emma Cohen, Co-founder of Single O commented on how the move to reuse shows the coffee industry can take practical steps to cut takeaway waste.
“We've always believed reuse should be the default. No opt-in, no guilt for forgetting to bring your reusable. Just coffee in a cup that doesn't get used once and thrown in a bin. That’s what this is.”
Carriageworks Farmers Market, Creative Director, Mike McEnearney said the initiative reflects the market’s long-standing focus on sustainability.
“Carriageworks Farmers Market has always been a place where people come together around great food and ideas. Making reuse the default is a natural next step, and we want every Saturday morning coffee to be part of the solution, not the problem.”
Borrow by Huskee is a reuse system designed for scale. With intelligent design and a modular approach, Borrow makes it easier for businesses and individuals to choose reuse and participate in a future of circular service.
The Carriageworks Farmers Market, held every Saturday, attracts thousands of visitors each week, making it an ideal platform to test reuse at scale. The initiative shows that borrowing systems can work beyond individual cafés, operating across an entire market precinct.
Borrow by Huskee is now live and actively welcoming new venues across Sydney and beyond.
To get involved or learn more, visit: https://borrowbyhuskee.co