My daily brew not only supercharges me but also my veggie patch. Without diverting my daily coffee waste to my home compost, I would contribute about 30kg of waste to landfill each year.
In Australia, it is estimated that 75,000 tonnes of ground coffee waste is produced annually. Companies like Reground are working to divert coffee grounds from landfills, giving them a second life in the form of compost. One major benefit of ground coffee is that it serves as a natural fertiliser, rich in nutrients. It helps improve water retention and soil temperature while also deterring pests and weeds.
But compost is not the only way this waste product is being given a “double shot” at life. There are many innovative uses, including adding coffee grounds to concrete to enhance its strength, using them as a nutrient-rich substrate for mushroom cultivation, creating eco-friendly pest repellents, and even making exfoliating body scrubs.
At Acuratore, sustainability is central to our decision-making process when selecting partners. Personally, we also practice this ethos by diverting our coffee grounds from landfill. It may seem small but “little by little, a little becomes a lot”.