In the United States, 400 million cups of coffee are consumed every day, including many that are served in disposable cups. Whilst some are recyclable, only a fraction is really recycled, with the others ending up in the classical waste treatment circuit. To remedy this waste production and act against deforestation, Alex Heninge has developed the Reduce. Reuse. Grow Company.
As a landscaping student in California, he designed a biodegradable coffee cup prototype made from natural paper with added plant, flower or California and North Carolina native tree seeds. Others are destined to create gardens and vegetable gardens for individuals and public spaces. They can be unfolded then planted in the soil at specific places, depending on the type of plant indicated on the cup (see the presentation video).
So that the plantations meet specific needs, users can directly access information on the company's website if they wish to plant them on their own. They can also join one of the communities created in different State areas, or leave their cups in the specific bins available in partner cafés. In this case, they are recovered by community members or distributed to municipal teams to be planted. Financed on 15 March on Kickstarter, the first cups are now sold on the company's website, but are only suitable for Californian soils.
* Photos from the Reduce. Reuse. Grow Facebook page
News in the same category
Starting this week, Sainsbury's offers to its deaf customers using British Sign Language a new way to contact its call centres. The SignVideo service will be tested in a one year long trial to deliver an immediate communication with the retailer.
The growing concern for the future of our embattled planet as expressed by the world's leading environmentalists has seen a significant number of people consider the switch to a vegan lifestyle.
Whether you’re visiting Scotland’s vibrant cities, or the magnificent Highlands and Islands, Uplands and Lowlands, there comes a time during the day when a little light refreshment and a good old caffeine kick is required.
The British are known for their love of tea, so it is no surprise that London has so many amazing places to drink it. It is difficult to pick the definitive list of the best places but the following offer a wide choice that will suit all tastes.
