Local authority are considering the removal of disposal cups.
People with reusable cups in coffee shops could be in store for discounts in a midlands town soon.
Laois County Council are looking into the removal of disposal cups from Portlaoise, with a potential incentive of offering discounts for people using 'keep cups'.
Portlaoise has been designated as a 'Low Carbon Town'.
Fine Gael councillor Thomisina Connell believes it would be a step forward:
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