Java Junkies – hold on to your cups…here’s a sleek new way to fill-up and go … grab an eco-friendly to-go mug that’s perfect for coffee, tea, cocoa, latte, macchiato OR espresso. It’s time to stop adding to landfills with those wasteful disposable hot drink cups.
Barista-friendly, too … the 8 and 12 oz. sizes fit under the heads of espresso machines AND the silicon band does double-duty, simply use a marker to note how you like your drink, and save a little time in the morning. Or better yet, make your own fair trade, organic brew before you hit the road.
Eco factoid: the KeepCup compared to disposable paper cup (including coffee) sees a:
- 36-47% reduction in global warming
- 64-85% reduction in water use
- 91-92% reduction in landfill waste annually. (source: core77.com)
KeepCups are made in Australia; silicone bands are made in China; (manufacturing hubs are expected to shift to Europe and North America in 2011 and 2012).
Details: Cups come in 3 sizes: 8, 12 & 16 ounce cups, and lids are one-size-fits-all. Cups and lids are free of Bisphenol-A (BPA) and made of food-safe recyclable polypropylene #5. The plug is thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) – (KeepCup’s website says they’re endeavoring to source the plug material in a biodegradable form).
Dishwasher and microwave-safe … starting at $12 for the 8-oz size. Buy @ amazon.com
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Reusable coffee cups/containers is the only way to go. Is this one any good?
http://coolproducts.com/shop/product/Easy_Clean_Stainless_Steel_Thermal_Coffee_Mug
We’ve contacted KeepCups and hope to do a Tried and True Review soon. They sure look good.
Thanks for the post, much obliged.
You can also find KeepCups in Wholefoods in the Pacific Northwest.
500 billion disposable cups are manufactured annually across the globe, as well as a product, KeepCup is a campaign to reduce the number of disposable cups relegated to landfill each year.
It’s awesome that they’re great for the earth (though I’m not convinced they are if they are sourced from halfway around the world and have to fly to the states) but I also need to know if they are BPA free – i.e. good for me too. I wish klean kanteen made small thermal sizes for espresso.
In the post we note that the cups are indeed BPA-free – we also mention that they’re exploring manufacturing plants in the US and GB.