The “Latte Levy” is a proposed small surcharge on disposable cups to encourage customers to switch to reusable cups.

What Happened to It?

Despite public support, environmental pressure, and parliamentary discussions, the proposal has stalled at the national level.

Why This Is a Serious Problem

Without government-mandated rules, businesses act individually, adoption becomes slow and inconsistent, and real environmental impact never reaches scale.

What the UK Parliament Says

A UK Parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee report highlighted the massive scale of disposable cup waste, poor recycling infrastructure, and the urgent need for systemic change.

The Only Real Solution: Reuse Systems

Instead of creating “better waste”, the real solution is to eliminate waste entirely through reusable systems.

How Infy Cup Fits Into the Future

Infy Cup is building reusable cup ecosystems and zero-waste systems designed for the future — because the world is moving away from throwaway culture.