How Lam Research Eliminated 121,000 Single-Use Cups in One Year With Bold Reuse
The Challenge
Lam Research, a global semiconductor leader, set ambitious zero-waste goals—but faced a big hurdle: thousands of single-use water cups were being used daily across 14 buildings and 19 clean rooms. Without in-house dishwashing infrastructure, eliminating these disposables seemed impossible.
Key obstacles:
Lack of a centralized sustainability lead across campus
Need for a solution that wouldn’t disrupt operations
Securing internal buy-in across multiple stakeholders
Stakeholders involved:
Lam Research Facilities Team
SBM Management Services (regional sustainability support)
CBRE Facilities Management
Bold Reuse (full-service reusable platform provider)
“We wanted to eliminate single-use cups without creating extra work for our teams. Bold Reuse made it seamless.” – John Niggly, Senior Facilities Manager, Lam Research
Together, this team aimed to:
Align with LAM’s zero-waste initiatives
Eliminate single-use water cups
Build the internal case for reuse and gain buy-in from leadership
Design a system that could be seamlessly integrated into campus operations
The Solution
Bold Reuse implemented a turnkey reuse program, handling everything from collection to redistribution:
Solution Component | What We Did | Why It Matters |
Reusable Cups | Replaced disposable water cups across campus | Eliminates single-use waste at the source |
Full-Service Logistics | Offsite collection, washing, and redistribution | No capital investment or staff time required |
Stakeholder Collaboration | Engaged facilities, janitorial, and sustainability teams | Ensures seamless campus integration |
Circular Infrastructure | Scalable program across multiple buildings | Supports long-term zero-waste goals |
By offloading the operational complexity, Lam could adopt reuse without disrupting daily operations or workflows.
The Impact
By the numbers:
121,000 single-use cups eliminated in the first year
6,158 pounds of waste diverted
Fully integrated across 14 buildings and 19 clean rooms
0 onsite washing required, all logistics managed by Bold Reuse
Advanced Lam’s zero-waste and net-zero commitments
Strengthened Lam’s industry leadership in sustainability
Why Reuse Works
Eliminates disposable alternatives entirely
Provides a scalable, circular solution for corporate campuses
Reinforces an organization’s sustainability credibility and forward-thinking brand
“This program showed us that reuse can work at scale—without burdening facilities or operations teams.” – John Niggley, Senior Facilities Manager, Lam Research
Call-to-Action:
Next Steps: See What Reuse Could Do for Your Campus
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