Sustainable cups at SDU in Odense from 20 January
From 20 January 2025, the cafés at SDU in Odense will start using the sustainable return system Vytal. It's a system that makes it easy for students and staff to enjoy coffee and other drinks in an environmentally friendly way.
With the new system, you can easily and conveniently borrow reusable cups via an app. By choosing Vytal cups over disposable cups, you reduce waste and encourage recycling. The Vytal system also has a 99.2 per cent return rate, outperforming traditional deposit systems and ensuring efficient recycling of the cups. Vytal cups are designed to be durable so they can withstand multiple reuse. When a Vytal cup can no longer be used, it is sent for granulation, after which the material is used for new purposes. This makes them a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to disposable cups.
How Vytal works
When you buy coffee or another beverage in cafés, simply ask the barista for a reusable cup. The barista will scan a Vytal cup for you and ask you to scan your personalised QR code on the Vytal app. After use, the cup can be dropped off at a return station. Simply scan your personalised QR code again and the return station will open the door for you to return your cup.
The cup can be borrowed for up to 14 days and if it is not returned within the time limit, DKK 35 will be deducted from your account via the app and the cup will become yours.
You will receive notifications from the app when the loan period is coming to an end.
To make the process even easier, you can add your personalised QR code from the Vytal app to your digital wallet. This way you can quickly borrow and return cups without having to open the app every time.
More than just cups
The Vytal app also gives you access to the opening hours and menus of all SDU canteens and cafés, so you can always plan your next coffee or lunch visit. The app also keeps track of how many cups you have borrowed and returned.
You can download the Vytal app by scanning the QR code:
Other options
If you don't want to use a Vytal cup, there are other options:
- You can bring your own reusable cup.
- You can get your coffee in a paper cup. However, please note that there is a price difference - reusing is both cheaper and better for the environment.
We hope you will contribute to less waste and more sustainability. If you have any questions, we are always ready to help you.