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October 9, 2024 36 mins

I am honoured to welcome Co-Founders of Bettercup, Christie Kamphuis and Sam Stone to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Bettercup is a female-founded, award-winning, purpose-led enterprise founded in Melbourne and launched in 2018.

As Australia’s most trusted reusable cup and reuse system supplier for major events and venues, Bettercup has cemented a place within the industry with an authentic reputation.

Bettercup is dedicated to creating smart and scalable environmental solutions for events that reduce unnecessary single-use waste at the source. 

In this episode, Christie and Sam share their business story and their mission to eliminate single-use plastic from event waste streams.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Why Christie and Sam started Bettercup, including how they self-funded the business and their focus on prioritising locally made products.
  • The impact one event can make by switching to a tailored reuse model.
  • Why Bettercup is the expert in reuse and their emphasis on responsible product stewardship.
  • How Bettercup educates and supports events, venues and organisations successfully implement a reusable system.
  • Immediate and ongoing benefits experienced by clients partnering with Bettercup as well as patrons at the events. 
  • The importance of taking small steps and focusing on the most sustainable reuse system over time.
  • Taking a circular economy approach to reuse.
  • Friendship, leadership, self-care and managing life and business.

Plus, more!

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