Cupffee Hopes To Reduce Plastic Waste And Emissions With Edible Coffee Cup – CoffeeTalk

Cupffee has innovated the world’s first edible coffee cup, a solution aimed at mitigating pollution and reducing CO2 emissions while effectively serving as an alternative to single-use plastic cups. The staggering statistic reveals that globally, 495,000 plastic cups are utilized daily, with less than 1% reaching recycling facilities; the overwhelming majority—99%—contribute to soil and ocean pollution.

The edible cup is crafted from seven locally sourced ingredients, which include natural grains such as oat bran and wheat flour, alongside coconut oil. Notably, the cup contains no artificial colorants, sweeteners, preservatives, allergens, or GMOs, making it suitable for vegans. Designed to maintain its crunchy texture for at least 40 minutes even when in contact with hot beverages, the cup boasts a ‘subtly sweet’, ‘cookie-like’ yet ‘neutral’ flavor that is said to have no discernible impact on the taste of the beverage.

The cup can handle drink temperatures of up to 85°C, aligning its performance with that of conventional single-use cups, and promises to resist leakage for up to twelve hours. In instances where the cup isn’t consumed, it is 100% biodegradable, breaking down within weeks.

Cupffee emphasizes its commitment to sustainability through a zero-waste production process, with no industrial waste or pollution generated. Any excess materials from production are repurposed into stirrers for the cups. The edible cups come in sizes of 110ml and 220ml, complete with cup holders, and are distributed in 55 countries. It is reported that purchasing a box of ten 110ml cups can reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 0.6kg, and with the support of its 353 current clients—including well-known companies like Lavazza, Costco Mexico, Metro, and Etihad Airways—an estimated total of 277,000 kg of CO2 emissions is expected to be saved.

Cupffee products are recommended for various contexts such as coffee shops, luxury retail environments, HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering), events, and corporate applications. Additionally, clients have the option to print their branding on the cup’s paper label.

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