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Tomra Reuse

Fan Experience & HospitalitySustainability & SMART
Reusable cupsSpeciality

TOMRA Reuse develops technology-enabled reusable packaging systems that help stadiums, arenas and major events reduce single-use waste and transition towards more circular food and beverage operations.

Part of the global TOMRA Group, TOMRA Reuse combines reusable packaging, automated return infrastructure, digital deposits, tracking technology and operational systems to make reuse convenient for both visitors and venue operators.

Its event and venue solutions are designed for high-volume environments, enabling reusable cups and packaging to circulate efficiently while providing venues with greater visibility over return rates, packaging flows and overall system performance.

Our expertise

TOMRA Reuse helps stadiums and arenas replace traditional single-use food and beverage packaging with scalable, technology-enabled reuse systems.

Its approach covers the complete reuse journey, from distributing reusable cups and packaging at points of sale to convenient collection, digital deposit refunds, tracking, sanitisation and redistribution.

By combining automated return points with RFID and digital technology, venues can make returning reusable cups fast and intuitive for supporters while gaining valuable data on packaging circulation and return rates.

For ESSMA members, TOMRA Reuse brings the technology, infrastructure and circular economy expertise needed to reduce event-day waste while maintaining efficient F&B operations and a convenient fan experience.

Products & services

  • TOMRA Reuse Event Solution: Integrated reusable cup system developed specifically for high-traffic venues and events such as stadiums, arenas, festivals, fairs and markets.
  • Reusable Cups & Packaging: Durable reusable food and beverage packaging designed to circulate repeatedly within a closed-loop system.
  • Automated Return Machines: High-throughput return points allowing visitors to return reusable cups quickly and conveniently during and after events.
  • RFID Tracking: Individually identifiable reusable cups equipped with RFID technology, enabling packaging to be tracked throughout the event journey.
  • Digital Deposit Management: Automated deposit registration and reimbursement linked to the reusable packaging, providing visitors with a simple return experience.
  • POS Integration: Integration between reusable packaging registration and venue point-of-sale systems to streamline deposits and event-day operations.
  • Collection & Return Infrastructure: Strategically positioned return points designed to maximise collection rates and minimise disruption to spectator flows.
  • Sanitisation & Redistribution: Systems and operational support for collecting, cleaning, inspecting and redistributing reusable packaging for subsequent use.
  • Data & Performance Monitoring: Digital insights into return rates and packaging circulation, helping operators evaluate and optimise their reuse system.

References

Intility Arena - Vålerenga FotballØya Festival - OsloAarhus Reuse System - Denmark