Hardly anyone can avoid the Coffee to Go trend – 70 % of consumers are part of this movement. The Deutsche Umwelthilfe e. V. has a few more frightening stats.
- In Germany, 320,000 coffee to go cups are used every hour.
- That’s almost 3 billion a year!
- In Berlin alone, there are used about 460,000 cups daily.
- Accordingly, about 5% of the total coffee consumption is consumed from disposable cups.
- The number of consumers who often or occasionally use coffee to go cups is now 70% in Germany.
What can you do against all the plastic waste, if you do not want to miss the beloved ritual? Simply make coffee at home and take it with you in a reusable mug. This is cheaper and better for the environment. The choice of material is big. So here are a few in comparison.
Metal
The cups usually have a thermo function, are durable, leakproof and dishwasher safe. Since the cups are often made of a mix of materials, you should be careful that they are BPA-free.
Bamboo & other plants
The cups are durable, made of renewable raw materials, quite light and dishwasher safe. If the mug made of 100% bamboo or corn it is even completely biodegradable.
Glass
Perfect for those who like to show what they have 😉 They are made of shatterproof glass and thus heavier than bamboo cups. They are often dishwasher safe, tasteless and durable.
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Ceramics
Perhaps the noblest version to go. The cups are relatively expensive, heavy but not unbreakable. For this they can be used in the dishwasher, without a lid also for home use and are very durable.