Why We Love Reusables
Functional, Elegant and Designed for the Circular Economy
Say hello to Huskee. A new range of beautiful reusable products that utilise waste and recycled materials to accelerate the transition to a waste-free world.
At BioPak, we’ve always held a vision of a circular economy – and now we recognise that the best way to embrace circularity in the foodservice industry is by adopting reusables and compostables, hand in hand.
Huskee products can be used again and again, reducing the demand on raw materials, and then recycled at the product's end-of-life through the HuskeeLoop program.
Original HuskeeCup
The original, award-winning and beautifully designed HuskeeCup. Made from proprietary waste coffee husk – a byproduct from processing coffee cherries.
Dishwasher safe and BPA free
Pair with the Classic Saucer, Universal Lid or Stopper Lid
Passport to the HuskeeSwap program
HuskeeRenew
A stylish, durable and comfortable to hold cup made from ‘Tritan Renew 50’ – a high-performance material that’s certified 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.
Dishwasher safe and stain resistant
Pair with the Classic Saucer, Universal Lid or Stopper Lid
Recycle via the HuskeeLoop program
HuskeeSteel
A sleek, tough and insulated cup made from 91% post-consumer recycled steel. Ideal for keeping your drinks hot or cold when you’re on-the-go, from morning walks to weekend adventures.
Dual wall vacuum insulated and BPA free
Pair with the Stopper Lid
Recycle via the HuskeeLoop program
HuskeeSwap: The Cup Exchange Program
HuskeeSwap is a cup-exchange program designed to make reusables convenient, easy and elegant – both for businesses and customers. Through the program, coffee lovers can exchange an Original HuskeeCup for a clean one in participating cafes.
How it works is simple:
- BUY: Customers purchase a HuskeeCup.
- DROP: Customers hand over a HuskeeCup when ordering.
- SWAP: Customers get their order in a freshly cleaned HuskeeCup.
If you’re interested in becoming a participating cafe, all you have to do is order your Original HuskeeCups, register as a HuskeeSwap location, and join the community of cafes leading the transition to a waste-free world.
Get To Know Reusables
How do I pick between reusable or compostable cups?
When choosing between reusable or compostable cups, it’s important to consider factors unique to your business, like costs, logistics and the behaviour of your customers.
Reusable products and single-use compostable packaging are both a part of the same solution: the transition to a circular economy. Certified compostable packaging plays a vital role in closing the loop on food waste – both packaging and organic waste can go in the same bin to be turned into nutrient-rich compost. On the other hand, Huskee reusables can be used again and again, reducing the demand on raw materials, and then recycled at the product's end-of-life through the HuskeeLoop program.
Cafes and consumers should opt for reusables whenever they can – however, when that’s not an option, compostable packaging is the next best alternative. Many cafes and businesses still require single-use options to meet customer demands, making compostables an essential part of the solution alongside reusables.
What is the Original HuskeeCup made from?
HuskeeCup is made from ‘eco-composite polymer’ and coffee husk (which is the thin layer of flesh that surrounds the coffee seed or bean).
Why coffee husk? Every year, coffee producers are faced with tonnes of raw coffee husk waste – so Huskee gives this raw waste a new life. Coffee husk is paired with plastic polypropylene to increase its durability and design. The result is a beautiful cup that’s designed to be washed and reused hundreds of times, then eventually recycled via the HuskeeLoop program.
What is HuskeeSteel made from?
What is HuskeeRenew made from?
Is HuskeeCup recyclable?
How do I dispose of a HuskeeCup at the end of its life?
How will I know if my HuskeeCup is ready to be replaced?
How do I become a participating HuskeeSwap cafe?
HuskeeLoop: Giving Well-Loved Cups a New Life
Even reusable cups reach the end of their life – eventually. The team at Huskee take responsibility for their products' end-of-life, offering a closed-loop system where coffee lovers can hand in their pre-loved cups for them to be recycled and turned into new products – like the Huskee DogBowl.
Start Composting at Your Business
Compost Connect is a not-for-profit platform connecting businesses to compost pick up services. Search your postcode to find out if compost collection is available in your area.
By joining Compost Connect, you’ll be diverting waste from landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, showing your commitment to environmental sustainability, and turning your food and packaging waste into nutrient-rich compost!
