IMPACT

9000 tonnes – that’s the remarkable amount of Spent Coffee Grounds wasted in Europe. Daily…

Now, imagine that during coffee brewing, we only use up to 30% of its potential.

At EcoBean our mission is to bring these grounds back to life, crafting sustainable chemicals with the lowest carbon footprint and make both the coffee and chemical industries more planet-friendly, following the circular economy approach.

Here’s how we’re dealing with it

Rescue Mission

Over 70% of coffee potential is currently discarded. By rescuing spent coffee grounds (SCG), we prevent them from ending up in landfills. Not only does this reduce CO2 emissions, but it also cuts down on the overall waste generated by the entire coffee supply chain.

Green Chemistry

We’re introducing green, low-carbon chemicals to the market as alternatives to those currently made from natural or fossil resources. This helps companies reduce the carbon footprint of their final products, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Circular Economy Baristas

By spreading the word about the potential of “waste” and showcasing that a thriving company can be built by rescuing spent coffee grounds, we’re proving that a sustainable approach is not only good for the planet but also profitable for the Planet, for our clients and for us.

Through our actions, we contribute to The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals promoting a more sustainable and equitable world.

SDGs

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are targets for global development adopted in September 2015, as a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. All countries of the world have agreed to work towards achieving these goals.

As development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability, 17 SDGs are interrelated, meaning that actions in one area will affect outcomes in others. SDGs can be directly and indirectly applied to any kind of business activities.

EcoBean contributes to the following goals.

Goals

Affordable and Clean Energy

Our bio-refineries will be launched in an environmentally friendly way, using renewable energy, green heat, closed-loop systems, and advanced technology like a Digital Twin to minimize their environmental impact. From Spent Coffee Grounds (SCG), we extract coffee oil that can be used for petrochemical purposes.

07 Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Our advanced technology for coffee waste valorization showcases innovation for a sustainable future. This cutting-edge technology allows us to fully utilize the potential of Spent Coffee Grounds (SCG), propelling the circular economy forward.

09 Sustainable Cities and Communities

We prevent waste in cities by collecting SCG from coffee shops and offices. Our reverse logistics collection service for coffee waste offers a sustainable solution for municipal waste management, redirecting SCG from landfills to our bio-refinery to fully process them into chemicals.

11 Responsible Consumption and Production

Our activities are focused on decarbonization of the whole coffee value chain, from green logistics, zero emission Bio-refinery to ecological and useful raw materials and products.

We show how to use resources responsibly by finding value in waste and turning spent coffee grounds (SCG) into sustainable chemicals for various products. This way, we cut down on the need for chemicals made from natural or fuel resources. We care for the environment at every step—from using waste as a raw material and adopting green logistics to running a zero-emission bio-refinery and using responsible packaging.

12 Climate Action

In cooperation with our Partners we strongly focus on educational activities. We are raising awareness of the environmental impact of coffee production.

Together with our partners, we focus heavily on educational activities. We raise awareness about the environmental impact of coffee production and promote the circular economy.

13 Life on Land

By reducing CO2 emissions in the whole coffee value chain and using Spent Coffee Grounds (SCG) as a new source of biomass we act to halt and reverse land degradation and stop biodiversity loss.

By cutting CO2e emissions in the coffee value chain and creating chemicals from SCG as a low-carbon alternative to traditional sources, we actively work to stop and reverse land degradation and prevent biodiversity loss.