City Of Courtenay And Downtown BIA Launch "Bring Your Own Cup" Initiative

The City and Downtown Courtenay are making it easier for residents to reduce waste while shopping locally and supporting small businesses.

They are getting set to launch a "Bring Your Own Cup" initiative - a month-long event aimed at reducing single-use items.

From March 29th to April 26th, when you buy a drink at your favourite downtown Courtenay coffee shop, you can bring a reusable cup for a chance to win some prizes, while helping the environment.

The initiative is led by the City of Courtenay in partnership with the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association to promote sustainable practices.

Participating coffee shops within downtown Courtenay include Bigfoot Donuts, Blue Spruce Ice Cream, Frankie Jo’s Bakery Café, Freyja – The Croissant Story, Hot Chocolates, Mignon & Kie Café and Eatery, Mudsharks Coffee Bar and The Twisted Mint Café.

Each shop will provide branded cards and stamps to customers who bring their reusable cups. One cup equals one stamp.

The more stamps collected, the greater the chances of winning.

In a release, the City and Downtown BIA say Canadians discard an estimated 1.5 billion single-use cups annually, contributing to over 400 million tonnes of waste each year, with less than 10% being recycled.

The "Bring Your Own Cup" effort aligns with the City's broader waste reduction goals and precedes a Community Clean-Up Event on April 26th, just after Earth Day.

More details are available at Bring Your Own Cup.