What is Huskee?
Huskee is all about designing functional and beautiful products that use waste and recycled materials to help shift towards a waste-free world. It all started with the iconic HuskeeOriginal — a modular, reusable cup perfect for home, cafes, or takeaway. What makes it special? It’s made by repurposing coffee husk, which is a by-product from coffee production. Pretty clever, right?
The Main Benefit: Tackling Coffee Waste
Huskee is on a mission to reduce waste in the coffee industry, and the numbers really tell the story:
- Australians consume more than 50,000 cups of coffee every half hour.
- 600 billion disposable coffee cups are produced worldwide each year.
- Up to 90% of disposable coffee cups are not recycled.
- 60,000 kgs of waste from cups goes to landfill each year in Australia alone.
Innovative Materials and Design
The secret sauce behind Huskee’s products is their unique eco-composite polymer made from coffee husk. This material forms the basis of their HuskeeOriginal cups, saucers, and lids. It’s a smart way to give waste a second life, turning what would be trash into something useful and stylish.
Programs That Close the Loop
Huskee doesn’t just stop at making reusable cups. They’ve got programs like HuskeeSwap, a cup exchange initiative, and HuskeeLoop, an end-of-life recycling program. These efforts ensure the highest possible impact with the lowest footprint, aiming to eliminate the need for single-use products altogether. It’s a full-circle approach that really makes a difference.
Respecting the Land and Its People
Huskee acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land where the company was founded — the Garigal and Cammeraygal People. They pay their respects to all First Nations Elders, past and present. This recognition is an important part of their story and values.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Explore the Huskee Range
For those curious to check out the products, Huskee offers a variety of options. From reusable cups without lids, lids, saucers, espresso sets, to replacement parts — there’s something for every coffee lover. Plus, their collections like HuskeeOriginal, HuskeeRenew, and HuskeeSteel bring different styles and materials to the table. New arrivals, including limited editions, keep things fresh and exciting. Just a heads up though — make sure JavaScript is enabled in your browser for the best experience on their site.
