Coffee is deeply rooted in many cultures and holds the status of the most popular drink worldwide. About 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily all over the globe. But did you know that as the global consumption of coffee steadily rises, coffee grounds are rising as well?

An inevitable byproduct of coffee consumption, many of us assume it is safe to toss grounds out with other organic waste, but that often isn’t the case. Grounds can actually have a significant impact on the environment when they end up in landfills.

As coffee waste decomposes in the landfills, they produce methane, a more deadly greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. These gasses worsen the effects of climate change on the environment. 

So, what can we do instead of throwing our coffee waste away?

Recycle and reuse.

Recycling coffee grounds is becoming more valued today with people becoming more environmentally aware. Turning them into sustainable materials is beneficial to both the economy and the planet.

How are coffee grounds recycled and turned into products?

Used grounds are collected and transported to the production location. There, the grounds are dehydrated and preserved. The material is then used to form raw materials, such as PP particles, melamine and wood plastic composite. These raw materials can be used to make things like cups, tables and chairs.

And there you have it! Turning coffee waste into biodegradable and sustainable products limits its devastating impact on the environment.