After Brew Edition
Industrial compostable
After-Brew. Reclaimed Coffee, Reimagined.
Every espresso shot leaves behind coffee grounds that usually go to waste. The After-Brew Edition reclaims them by collecting and blending them with agricultural waste and biopolymers. They are then moulded into straws and reusable cups.
- Made from
- Used coffee grounds, Agricultural Waste & Biopolymers
- Breaks down
- 12-24 Weeks (Industrial Composting)
- No-Soggy
- The straws have been tested to last for 4+ hours in drinks.
What it is
Caffeinated Straws. Coffee in Caffeinated Cups.
Coffee grounds are a by-product every café throws away. That waste then becomes a raw material, is bound with agricultural waste and bio-polymers, and then moulded into Cups & Straws.
- Spent coffee grounds Collected from cafés instead of going to landfill.
- Agricultural Waste Rice & wheat husk blended in for strength and structure.
- Bio-polymer binder Holds the mix together and moulded under heat.
- Moulding Moulded into straws & cups, that tell a story.
Why it’s better
Coffee in its DNA. Performance in its nature.
- No-Soggy Sips Tested for performance for 4+ Hours, so the straw doesn't give up halfway through the drink.
- Odourless No strong odour or taste of the coffee will be felt in the straw.
- Size for every sip Available in 4 different diameters, for every use-case.
- Re-suable The Cups can be washed and are meant to be re-used..
Compared
After Brew Edition vs. what’s sold as “eco”.
A lot of packaging is sold as green. Here is what each option is actually made of, and what happens to it after the meal.
| Ours After Brew Edition | BaselinePlastic | Sold as ecoPlastic-lined paper | Sold as ecoPlastic-coated paper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made from | Coffee Waste, Agricultural Waste, Bio-based polymers | Oil or natural gas | Paper with a thin plastic film inside | Paper or board with a plastic coat |
| Plastic in it | None | All of it | A film on the side that touches food | A coat on the surface |
| Hot, oily food | Yes | Holds, but can soften and release chemicals when hot | Holds, but the plastic film touches your food | Holds, but the coat touches your food |
| Breaks down | 12 – 24 Weeks | Doesn’t. Lasts centuries, as microplastics | The paper does; the film stays | The paper does; the coat stays |
| The real difference | Café waste diverted from going to the landfill | Here for centuries after one meal | Plastic hidden inside paper | A plastic coat, sold as paper |
- Made from
- After Brew Edition: Coffee Waste, Agricultural Waste, Bio-based polymers
- Plastic: Oil or natural gas
- Plastic-lined paper: Paper with a thin plastic film inside
- Plastic-coated paper: Paper or board with a plastic coat
- Plastic in it
- After Brew Edition: None
- Plastic: All of it
- Plastic-lined paper: A film on the side that touches food
- Plastic-coated paper: A coat on the surface
- Hot, oily food
- After Brew Edition: Yes
- Plastic: Holds, but can soften and release chemicals when hot
- Plastic-lined paper: Holds, but the plastic film touches your food
- Plastic-coated paper: Holds, but the coat touches your food
- Breaks down
- After Brew Edition: 12 – 24 Weeks
- Plastic: Doesn’t. Lasts centuries, as microplastics
- Plastic-lined paper: The paper does; the film stays
- Plastic-coated paper: The paper does; the coat stays
- The real difference
- After Brew Edition: Café waste diverted from going to the landfill
- Plastic: Here for centuries after one meal
- Plastic-lined paper: Plastic hidden inside paper
- Plastic-coated paper: A plastic coat, sold as paper
Products
Made from After Brew Edition.
2 products. All can carry your logo.
After Brew Edition
After use
What happens after the drink — for the straw.
- Tip out any leftover drink. A quick rinse is fine if you're holding onto it.
- Send it for composting If you have access to industrial composting facilities, send it there. If not, cut it into small pieces and put it in your home compost bin.
- Keep it out of recycling bin Compostable materials often contaminate recycling streams.
After Brew Edition, answered.
It depends on the item and on custom printing. We’ll share exact quantities for your range during the consultation.
Other materials
Every material we use, and why.
- Plates, bowls & containers Bagasse Sugarcane fibre left after juicing, pressed with heat. Holds hot, oily food without a plastic lining. Learn more
- Containers & Cups Aqua Edition Paper cups & containers with a water-based coating instead of the usual plastic lining. Learn more
- Tableware – Plates & bowls Areca Leaf Areca palm leaves, washed and heat-pressed. No glue, no harsh chemicals. Learn more
- Straws CocoCraft Edition Dried coconut leaf, naturally water-resistant. Made by hand from leaves that would otherwise be burned or discarded. Learn more
- Cutlery Wood & Bamboo Responsibly sourced birch wood and bamboo. No plastic coating. Learn more
- Clear cups, lids & containers Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plant-based plastic made from corn or sugarcane starch. It is often used as it is flexible and clear like plastic. Learn more
Ready to switch to After Brew Edition?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll recommend the right range, price and delivery schedule for your menu. No commitment.