Casey’s Tavern, Ann Arbor’s beloved neighborhood bar, is making a big difference in reducing waste by replacing single-use plastic cups with reusable stainless-steel cups from We ReUse.
Known as Ann Arbor’s “Neighborhood Bar,” Casey’s Tavern is taking a step toward a more sustainable future while providing customers with a healthier alternative to traditional disposable cups.
Located in the historic Depot Street building, Casey’s Tavern is now using We ReUse stainless-steel cups in its outdoor beer garden during the summer months.
Eliminating 12,000 Disposable Cups Every Year
By replacing polystyrene and polyethylene cups with reusable stainless-steel cups, Casey’s Tavern is diverting approximately 200 single-use cups from the landfill every day.
Over the course of a year, that adds up to an impressive 12,000 disposable cups eliminated!
This simple change demonstrates how restaurants and bars can significantly reduce waste by switching to reusable foodware. Rather than throwing away cups after a single use, Casey’s Tavern is giving its stainless-steel cups a new life with every customer.
“Implementing reusable cups will allow us to reduce our waste and we think our guests will enjoy drinking from stainless-steel cups over plastic cups,” said Dawn Nelson, Manager/Assistant Manager at Casey’s Tavern & Sim’s Beer Garden.
Sustainability isn’t the only benefit of making the switch. Casey’s Tavern customers also prefer drinking from stainless-steel cups over traditional plastic cups.
Stainless steel offers a durable, reusable alternative to disposable foodware. It also eliminates the need for single-use plastic cups in the beer garden, helping create a more environmentally responsible outdoor dining experience.
By choosing reusable cups, Casey’s Tavern is showing that businesses can reduce waste while maintaining a positive customer experience.
Supporting Sustainability in Michigan
This project was made possible through funding from the Michigan Sustainability Business Forum, which is working to promote reuse and sustainable business practices throughout Michigan.
By supporting businesses like Casey’s Tavern, the organization is helping demonstrate how reusable products can reduce waste and encourage more sustainable operations.
Leading the Way for Sustainable Restaurants and Bars
Casey’s Tavern is an excellent example of how local businesses can make a meaningful environmental impact through simple changes.
Restaurants, bars, and other foodservice businesses generate significant amounts of disposable waste. Replacing single-use cups with reusable stainless-steel alternatives is one practical way to reduce that waste.
We ReUse is proud to help businesses like Casey’s Tavern make the transition to reusable foodware.
Every reusable cup makes a difference. By eliminating 12,000 disposable cups annually, Casey’s Tavern is demonstrating how local businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future.
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