After launching a selection of locally roasted Eco Coffees, where used coffee grounds were recycled into biofuel, the team at the Eco Coffee Company noticed that the appetite for environmentally friendly products has become increasingly more apparent. This led to the development of a range of other eco products to help businesses be more environmentally conscious and to reduce their consumption of single use plastics.
These products include:
- Reusable Coffee Cups
- Plastic Free green cups
- Eco Water bottles
Reusable Coffee Cups are becoming the norm and many cafes, tea rooms and coffee shops encourage their customers to bring their own reusable cups, with many offering a discount on drinks for those that do. The Eco Coffee Company support this movement and has a selection of reusable coffee cups at wholesale prices. They understand that there will always be a need for single use coffee cups, so where there is a need, it is important to consider which ones will have the least impact on the environment, that’s where the Eco Coffee Company’s plastic free green cups come in.
The Eco Coffee Company’s plastic free cups are free from PET Plastic and PLA Bioplastics and are 100% recyclable and 100% biodegradable.
Most takeaway coffee cups are traditionally made with a PET Plastic lining derived from fossil fuels. These are recyclable but tend to get taken away and therefore do not end up in recycling bins, so many businesses moved to using PLA compostable cups. However, although PLA is derived from plants and is compostable, these cups need processing in a commercial facility, something that is lacking in the UK. This means that the vast majority of these cups do not get composted and as PLA should not go into general recycling, these sadly also end up in landfill. The Eco Coffee Company’s cups will decompose within around 180 days, leaving no chemicals and no negative impact on the environment, even if they do end up in landfill.
Similarly, the Eco Water Bottles will help reduce the number of single use plastics in circulation. They are made from aluminium, allowing you to enjoy fresh spring water that has been bottled and sourced in the UK. The bottles can be reused as many times as you like and can then be recycled.
Businesses in the UK may notice that there is new legislation coming into effect regarding single use cups. This will mean that a logo of a dead turtle will be required on all single use plastic cups and a tax will be imposed on all non recyclable cups, this is likely to include PLA compostable cups, as they are non recyclable. The team at the Eco Coffee Company can help offer advice and help about the possible implications of this new legislation, anyone concerned can get in touch with them on 01202 822243 or visit their website, ecocoffeecompany.co.uk
