Tips for Remembering to Bring Your Own Cup

Tip 1
Put your reusable cup near your keys, wallet, or phone so you can’t miss it when you leave your home.

Tip 2
Keep an emergency “reusable” in your backpack or car.

Tip 3
Set a reminder on your phone or leave a note somewhere you’ll notice on the way out. Make a special place for your cup near the door.

Tip 4
Make a commitment to bring your own cup to the coffee shop.
It’s Easy to Bring Your Own Cup
The Washington State Retail Food Code allows businesses to refill personal beverage containers, and more and more coffee shops are showing reusables love.
Here are some tips to make bringing your own cup as smooth as that triple latte:

Tip 1
Know your cup’s volume to confirm your drink size—check the bottom or measure it with water and note it down for easy reference.

Tip 2
Make sure your cup is clean; most stores cannot clean it for you.

Tip 3
Hang on to the lid when you order and while your drink is being made for you.

Tip 4
After you finish your drink, do a quick rinse of your cup to make cleaning it later at home an easier process.