EcoBean

Europe wastes a phenomenal 9000 tons of spent coffee grounds a day. At the same time, more and more resources are demanded to produce food, cosmetics and packaging. This is a burden on the planet and a huge problem for its inhabitants.

EcoBean turns spent coffee grounds into five fractions of sustainable chemicals: coffee oil, antioxidants, PLA, lignin, and protein additives. These are low-carbon alternatives to those currently-produced chemicals, helping companies reduce the carbon footprint of their final products. EcoBean focuses on sustainable production and high-margin valorisation (8000 euro revenue from each ton of waste). The company is constructing a pioneering biorefinery for comprehensive coffee waste processing.

• Uses high-quality sustainable chemicals with a low carbon footprint.
• Dramatically reduces waste.
• Reduces GHG emissions both from handing over coffee grounds and use of chemicals.
• A showcase for sustainability reports.
• Builds the company’s image as a sustainable brand based on real action.