Between the exposés on recycled goods ending up in landfill and the hard truths around the unsustainable volume of waste we generate, the general consensus is that separating your rubbish is no longer enough. We need to cut down our consumption of plastics, period.
Reusable coffee cups are an easy – and necessary – place to start. An eco-friendly swap of non-recyclable takeaway cups.
Now more than ever, there are plenty of dapper cups to choose from; and in another win for the planet, many are made locally. Below, we round up some of the best reusable coffee cups to hold your morning cuppa joe.
KeepCup brew cork reusable glass cup 340ml in Nightfall, $35.95, Myer
Made with baristas in mind, the Brew Cork coffee cup is the perfect vessel for your morning brew. It fits perfectly under most coffee machines for optimal extraction and the crema will always stay in tact.
Made with baristas in mind, the Brew Cork coffee cup is the perfect vessel for your morning brew. It fits perfectly under most coffee machines for optimal extraction and the crema will always stay in tact.
Porter ceramic coffee mug in various colours, $54.95, Hardtofind
Pick your favourite hue and start the morning with a spring in your step. The Porter mug is a beautiful ceramic mug wrapped in a protective silicone so your hands stay cool while your coffee stays hot, just how we like it.
Pick your favourite hue and start the morning with a spring in your step. The Porter mug is a beautiful ceramic mug wrapped in a protective silicone so your hands stay cool while your coffee stays hot, just how we like it.
Fressko Camino reusable coffee cup, $39.95, THE ICONIC
Plastic-free and lightweight with a spill-proof screw-on lid, the Fressko Camino in sage is a Sunday brunch essential, and comes in a generous slew of colours.
Plastic-free and lightweight with a spill-proof screw-on lid, the Fressko Camino in sage is a Sunday brunch essential, and comes in a generous slew of colours.
Ceramic reusable cup 295ml in Mint Gelato, $44.95, Frank Green
One of Australia's most-loved reusable coffee cup brands, Frank Green provides the ultimate reusable cup experience. Its cups are fully customisable to suit whatever coffee (or tea) drinking mood you may be in.
One of Australia's most-loved reusable coffee cup brands, Frank Green provides the ultimate reusable cup experience. Its cups are fully customisable to suit whatever coffee (or tea) drinking mood you may be in.
Ioco handblown coffee traveller cup in hardened glass, $37.95, Hardtofind
In a stylish olive green, this double-wall travel cup is designed for hot beverages – from your cuppa joes to your matchas – and features a silicone non-slip sleeve.
In a stylish olive green, this double-wall travel cup is designed for hot beverages – from your cuppa joes to your matchas – and features a silicone non-slip sleeve.
Dean ceramic reusable cup in Sand, $34.95, Country Road
In an on-trend sand hue, this glass reusable cup is wrapped in a protective silicone sleeve to keep your drink warm while your hands stay cool.
In an on-trend sand hue, this glass reusable cup is wrapped in a protective silicone sleeve to keep your drink warm while your hands stay cool.
Monsoon ceramic travel cup, $35, Pottery for the Planet
Inspired by rejuvenating tropical rains, the Monsoon cup has a glossy finish and due to being handmade, each cup is one of a kind.
Inspired by rejuvenating tropical rains, the Monsoon cup has a glossy finish and due to being handmade, each cup is one of a kind.
