Redefine your routine: phone, wallet, keys, cup!
By Bringing Your Own Cup (BYOC), you can help reduce waste, save money, and protect the planet. SF Environment, City of Oakland, City of Berkeley, City of San Mateo, and Alameda Stop Waste, are teaming up to cut down on single-use cups.
Why choose reuse?
- Better for the environment: Manufacturing and recycling single-use cups consumes energy and water. Reusables reduce this impact.
- Reduces litter: Single-use cups and accessories often end up in the streets and oceans, harming wildlife.
- Residents save money: Many cafes offer discounts or loyalty points through BYOC. Regular customers see real savings!
- Reusables are safe: The SF Department of Public Health provides guidelines for handling reusables safely.
How it works
- Find a participating cafe – check our map!
- Bring your own (clean) cup
- Fill, sip, repeat!
Tips for BYOC
- Always bring a CLEAN cup – baristas can only accept clean cups.
- Rotate between two reusable cups to always have a clean one available.
- Know the size of your reusable cup to make ordering easy.
- Keep an extra cup on hand for convenience.
- Remember: “Phone, wallet, keys, cup” – redefine your routine!
- You can also participate in the youth-led Reusable Cup Challenge!
Get your businesses involved
- Businesses save money: BYOC cuts costs on cups, lids, sleeves, and straws. Less waste can also lower costs.
- Join the BYOC movement! Encourage your customers to bring their own cups, and get your business listed on our map.
- Health and safety guidelines for handling reusable cups.
