Taking effect from July 31st, the move comes ahead of introduction of 20c levy on single-use cups
In removing the availability of single-use cups, independent coffee shops and hotels aim to maintain current coffee prices within the town.
Ms Smyth, who announced plans for the levy last year, recently indicated that it would be introduced this summer although no start date has been agreed. Louise Byrne, sustainability manager for the Killarney Park Hotel and The Ross, said local business owners were inspired to act after a clean up of Killarney National Park revealed disposable coffee cups as one of the chief forms of litter. She said the scheme was being met with “resounding enthusiasm” from people “wanting to give back”.
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