This is a borrow-based approach with reusable stainless steel cups and an app to track the cups. Every time you borrow a cup you’re reducing waste!

First launched by the Central Ohio Reuse Coalition (CORC) in 2024,  Central Ohio now has three shops on the Okapi network. Okapi Reusables, headquartered in Portland OR, has over 60 shops in their nationwide network, mostly on the West coast. Cups can be borrowed or returned at any shop in the network!   

1. Download the FREE Okapi App - it’s just $10 to join which gives you the ability to borrow up to 2 cups at any time.

2. Borrow a cup by tapping “borrow” on the app and scanning the QR code at the counter as you order.

3. Enjoy your drink!

4. Return your cups to any cafe in the network within 2 weeks. Use the app to scan QR code on the return bin. (The lost cup fee is $15.)

• Cafe Graciela at the Worthington Farmers Market

• Kitties Cakes - Worthington

• Kitties Cakes - Bexley

• Kitties Cakes - German Village

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