Lisbon’s reusable cup system
CopoMais is more than just a reusable cup - it’s a complete circular system designed to benefit everyone: bars and restaurants, consumers, and the city.
How to use the CopoMais system
With CopoMais, it’s easy to both enjoy a beverage and to help improve the environment in Lisbon.
Where to return CopoMais reusable cups
Here you can find the current locations of where you can return empty CopoMais cups at our automated machines and receive €0.50 for each cup. You can also view where you can purchase drinks in CopoMais cups by selecting the "sales locations" button below.
Latest news
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Opinion: From law to practice in the circular economy
13 November 2025 - Europe is increasingly legislating to curb disposables and planned obsolescence. But change cannot be only legal: it has to be practical, visible, everyday. Reuse and repair are strategic solutions to reduce emissions, cut costs, and protect public health. When we return a cup to be reused instead of throwing it away, or when we repair an appliance instead of buying another, we are choosing a fairer and more resilient future.
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Lisbon becomes first European capital with city-wide reusable cup system
30 June 2025 - Landmark partnership between the City of Lisbon, TOMRA and the Portuguese hospitality association AHRESP aims to cut litter and emissions with smart deposit return system. The system could remove thousands of littered cups from Lisbon's public spaces - every night.
