Kaffeeform
Kaffeeform is an innovative Berlin-based company that transforms used coffee grounds into sustainable products. With a focus on circular economy and social responsibility, it offers reusable coffee cups and everyday items made from recycled materials.
Kaffeeform: Sustainable Innovations from Coffee Grounds
editKaffeeform is an innovative Berlin-based company that specializes in transforming used coffee grounds into high-quality, sustainable products. Founded by Julian Lechner, a product designer, the idea emerged during his studies in Bolzano, Italy, where he contemplated what happens to the daily coffee ground waste.
Key Products and Services
editKaffeeform produces reusable coffee cups, espresso cups, and other everyday items from a unique material mix consisting of recycled coffee grounds, plant-based biopolymers, and recycled wood fibers. The products also include special to-go cups and innovative items like the Coffee Watch with a case made from coffee grounds[2][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of Kaffeeform is to elevate the circular economy concept to a new level by giving renewable resources, which would otherwise end up in the trash, a second life. The company focuses on sustainability, social responsibility, and transparency. Kaffeeform collaborates closely with local partners such as social workshops, bicycle courier collectives, and social printing houses to ensure fair and social conditions[3][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editA central goal of Kaffeeform is to reduce waste and reuse waste products. The coffee grounds are collected from Berlin cafés and roasteries by a bicycle courier collective and dried in a social workshop before being delivered for production. The products are free from melamine resin, BPA, formaldehyde, and other questionable substances and are completely vegan and cruelty-free[2][3][4].
Kaffeeform focuses on local and short supply chains to minimize the CO2 footprint. The products are durable and robust, making them good companions for everyday use while simultaneously reducing the need for disposable items. The company continuously plans to expand its portfolio with new sustainable and functional everyday items[2][4].
With its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Kaffeeform sets standards for a future-oriented and environmentally friendly production.