Coffee Grounds Live a Second Life as Reusable Mugs That Circumvent Single-Use Plastics



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Disposable espresso cups are undeniably damaging to the planet and its inhabitants, and at the same time as some regions ban them solely, we’ll continue to feel the effects of our consumption for generations. The estimated 250 billion vessels we collectively use annually usually wind up in landfills and oceans contributing to air pollution, though they aren’t the one dangerous part of our morning habits: The grounds additionally produce gasses and injury soils when discarded in massive portions, two issues the designers behind the modern Kreis Cup wish to treatment.

Already totally funded on Kickstarter, the sustainability-focused undertaking combines espresso grounds with plant supplies, making a hardy substance molded right into a journey mug and latte cup. The sensible, recycled designs are dishwasher protected, double-walled for insulation, and totally biodegradable. As a further perk, they even retain that signature espresso odor.

The Kreis Cup—which interprets to “circle cup” in reference to the method of being a part of a round financial system—is presently within the manufacturing stage, however you possibly can nonetheless decide up the designs on Indiegogo. (through Yanko Design)

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