Not through standard recycling streams, we however do recycle them ourselves!

<p>NO. But we do something even better!&#xA0;</p><p>It is important to know from the outset that <strong>no</strong> <strong>reusable cups</strong> are reliably kerbside or municipal recyclable (whether that is ceramic, glass, plastic or steel), despite claims you might see. This is due to lack of infrastructure to reliably separate the containers, often mixed materials issues, and lack of viable markets for these materials.This is not a great outcome we know, and what you really want to know is what happens to a cup at it&apos;s end of life.</p><p>Huskee is actively contributing to the circular economy and we want to ensure that we are as sustainable as possible. As part of this, we ensure that our products have a <strong>viable end-of-life pathway</strong>. In fact, we are one of the only reuse companies in the world explicitly taking responsibility for what we put into the market, and have developed our own product-stewardship scheme <a href="https://huskee.co/huskeeloop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);">HuskeeLoop</span></strong></a>.</p><p>Better than recycling, the <strong>HuskeeLoop</strong> program ensures we can take any HuskeeCup back at its end of life (EOL). Through extensive R&amp;D development we have been able to create a method to repurpose EOL cups into new products...without any virgin material added! Check out our first product in 2023 - the <a href="https://huskee.co/huskeeloop-category/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);"><strong>Huskee DogBowl</strong></span></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Returning cups to Huskee couldn&apos;t be any easier in practice. Through our network of over 1,100 <a href="https://huskee.co/swap/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);"><strong>HuskeeSwap</strong></span></a> sites which act as collection sites, a customer can simply <strong>Swap</strong> their EOL cup for a new one, and the venues can return them to us for free*. The HuskeeLoop system is available to all of our larger clients as well such as corporates, councils and universities.</p><p>Using materials as long as possible and keeping them in circulation through creation of new products is our commitment to the planet. As with our core products, Huskee is all about Reuse.</p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">*HuskeeSwap sites as part of their free membership to the program can return up to 20 cups/year to Huskee at no cost. Further returns are assessed by the HuskeeLoop team to apply any eligible credits for replacement.</span></p>

Is HuskeeCup recyclable?

<p><span>Yes! HuskeeCup is BPA free.</span></p>

Is HuskeeCup BPA free?

<p>HuskeeCup is designed as a reusable cup. It&apos;s durable and it doesn&apos;t chip or crack easily.</p><p>By using a HuskeeCup 30 times you will offset the energy it took to create and transport it to you.&#xA0;</p>

Is HuskeeCup reusable?

Over the lifecycle of a cup, the environmental benefits increase when reused.

<div>In March 2020, Huskee commissioned an independent Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) report through <a href="https://edgeenvironment.com/us/"><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);"><strong>Edge Environmental Consulting</strong></span></a>. Here are some of the things we learned through this process as a company, and our key takeaways of this LCA:</div><ul><li>Cafes save up to <strong>$0.32</strong> for every single-use cup and lid replaced</li><li><strong>It only takes 15 swaps</strong> to break even for a cafe in terms of capital and operational cost</li><li>The HuskeeSwap system <strong>has a negligible impact on workflow</strong> (Time = $$)</li><li><strong>A modest 10% uptake</strong> by a cafe would equate to <strong>over $3,600 a year in savings</strong> (assumption: cafe selling 900 coffees/day and 56% take-away)</li><li>A <strong>cafe saves $73 per customer per year</strong> (assumption: 1 coffee/day at $0.20 saving)</li></ul><div>(adjusted for 2023 costs)</div><p><br></p><h4 id="huskeecup-break-even-point">HuskeeCup Break Even Point</h4><div>The break even measure of a product is an environmental measure of the costs to make that product (materials, energy, transport) and disposal - against those of a single-use item. Over the lifecycle of a cup, the environmental benefits increase when reused. The&#xA0;<strong>break even point</strong> is the number of uses required at which the benefits surpass those of single-use.<br><br>Based on peer-reviewed LCA analyses and the Upstream <a href="https://upstreamsolutions.org/reuse-wins-report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);">Reuse Wins Report</span></a>, here is a comparison of HuskeeCups against other reusable cup materials.</div><div>&#xA0;</div><h4 id="reusable-cup-breakeven-point-comparison">Reusable Cup Breakeven point Comparison</h4><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">The average number of uses that a reusable cup must be used, to be more environmentally friendly than a single-use plastic-lined cup:</span></div><ul><li style="font-size: 14px;">Stainless Steel - 120 uses</li><li style="font-size: 14px;">Ceramic - 70 uses</li><li style="font-size: 14px;">Glass - 36 uses</li><li style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Huskee - 25 uses</strong></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">The Break even point against compostable cups are only slightly higher; which in several ways are a &apos;regrettable substitution&apos;, and are more expensive to a business bottom line.<strong> <a href="https://huskee.co/blog/why-reuse-is-better-than-compostables/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);">Read more about Reuse vs Compostables here</span></a>.</strong></span></p>

What is the environmental measure of using HuskeeCups over other materials?

<div>Our HuskeeRenew and HuskeeCup ranges are recyclable through our closed-loop recycling program, HuskeeLoop. HuskeeRenew is also recyclable and made from recycled content.<br><br><a href="https://huskee.co/huskeeloop/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Read about HuskeeLoop&#xA0;here</strong></a><strong>&#xA0;</strong>or find your <a href="https://huskee.co/find-us/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>nearest recycle drop-off location&#xA0;here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></div>

Is HuskeeRenew recyclable?

Due to its extreme durability and clarity.

<p style="text-align: left;">Tritan plastics are extremely durable, clear, microwave safe, and dishwasher safe ensuring our cups will have maximum longevity. In addition, these products are well-known on the market for quality and allow us access to sustainability developments from this leading plastics manufacturer.&#xA0;</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br>Eastman is also a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which aligns with our global goals to be involved in a new circular economy and design out plastic waste. Learn more <a href="https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/plastics/overview" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p style="text-align: left;">For more information on Eastman&apos;s Circular Technologies, please visit Eastman&apos;s circular economy website<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.eastman.com/en/sustainability/environmental/circularity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p>

Why do we use Tritan co-polyesters in our products?

Over 600 other products, including medical equipment and infant products.

<p>Tritan plastics are used in over 600 products that we use today that are considered safe and food-grade certified. These products include drink bottles, medical grade equipment and infant products.&#xA0;</p>

What else are Tritan plastics used in - I am still unsure?

<p>Yes! Tritan Renew products use plastic derived from 50% recycled content (or waste plastic). This is ensured through third-party ISCC certification.</p>

Does Tritan Renew 50 contain post-consumer plastic?

<div>The lifespan of a HuskeeCup is upwards of 2 years when used and washed every day, due to its materiality. If a Huskee product becomes damaged or has reached the end of its life, it is given to our network of cafes, restaurants and HuskeeSwap sites. The product is then returned to Huskee where it is recycled into amazing new products through HuskeeLoop.</div><div>&#xA0;</div><div>For more information about this process, please visit <a href="https://huskee.co/huskeeloop/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://huskee.co/huskeeloop/</a>.</div>

What does End-of-Life Cups refer to?

<div>In order to preserve the environment and create a better quality of life for future generations, Huskee is committed to making sustainable and safe products. Huskee has put a lot of effort into the development of the design, as well as making sure that the products we make meet the regulatory requirements for the countries in which we sell. To ensure compliance with global food contact materials regulatory requirements, Huskee products have been independently tested and certified by independent accredited testing laboratories. These tests are designed to determine if there are any hazardous chemicals leaching occurring.</div><div>&#xA0;</div><div>Our design decisions are based on careful consideration of material options and Huskee products are free from BPA, PFAS, phthalates, melamine and heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium) and are approved components for food contact applications commonly used in the market.</div>

Are there any hazardous materials or chemicals in the composition of HuskeeCup?

Keep on reading more detailed information.

<div>About 10,000 highly persistent chemicals are classified as PFAS (perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances). PFAS are global pollutants that threaten both human and animal health due to their high persistence and mobility. They are natural chemicals that do not exist in nature and because they do not degrade in the environment and can move through the soil, they are called <strong><em>&quot;forever chemicals.&quot;</em></strong></div><div>&#xA0;</div><div>The inclusion (intentional or unintentional) of PFAS chemicals in products and packaging is a growing concern worldwide. For packaging, while this mainly involves fiber-based food-contact disposable packaging (eg. bagasse coffee cups and lids), you might want assurance that it isn&apos;t present in Huskee products. In many countries, testing is becoming more and more necessary, and in Australia, the Australian Packaging Covenant Convention (APCO) has provided guidelines for testing and phase-out <a href="https://documents.packagingcovenant.org.au/public-documents/Action%20Plan%20to%20Phase%20Out%20PFAS%20in%20Fibre-Based%20Food%20Contact%20Packaging" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here,</a> and Huskee has taken proactive measures about this.</div><div>&#xA0;</div><div>To ensure all our products meet global food safety regulations, we regularly conduct independent testing by recognised laboratories and with this, we can confirm that there is <strong>no detectable PFAS</strong> in any components of either our <strong>HuskeeCup</strong> or <strong>HuskeeRenew&#xA0;</strong>ranges.</div><div>&#xA0;</div>

PFAS testing for Huskee Products

<div>Plastic plays an important role in our world due to its lightweight, durability, flexibility and longevity properties. It is in many of the products and services we value. As a company, Huskee is not opposed to <strong>conscientious</strong> plastic use. There are many benefits of plastic in modern society.</div><div>&#xA0;</div><div><strong>What we are strongly opposed to,</strong> however, are <strong>single-use</strong> plastics. Plastic should ideally never be used for single use. The impacts are high and significant.</div><div>&#xA0;</div><div>Huskee is committed to <strong>never using single-use plastic</strong> - it is literally part of our mission statement to &apos;design out waste&apos;. In addition, Huskee uses materials as efficiently as possible in order to minimise both the amount used, and wasted. As a design company, we are focused on this issue first and foremost, which is why you will find recycled content in all of our products; whether that&apos;s waste coffee husk, recycled plastic, or even recycled stainless steel.</div><div>&#xA0;</div><div>We have also committed to circular economy and helping close the loop, through <a href="https://huskee.co/huskeeloop/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">HuskeeLoop</a>. This is true circular economy in practice. So while our products do contain plastic, we ensure that at their end-of-life, our HuskeeCups have an opportunity to be recycled into useful new products and hopefully never end up in landfill or in our oceans.</div><div>&#xA0;</div><div>Design is our passion and we consider all aspects of our product lifecycle and our impact. We take that commitment seriously, which is one of the reasons we are proudly a certified B-Corp company. Importantly, this is an <strong>independent</strong> assessment of our sustainability practices, so you don&apos;t just have to take our word for it.</div><div>&#xA0;</div><div>Check out our B-Corp certification <a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/huskee" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>

Why do Huskee Products contain plastic?

<p>If your HuskeeCup is showing signs of wear and tear and you feel there is a compromise on hygiene, just hand it back to your local <a href="https://huskee.co/locations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);">HuskeeSwap site</span></strong></a> and let them know. You will still get a fresh cup with your order. They will put this cup aside and arrange the collection and replacement of their stock with the HuskeeSwap team.</p><p>Once collected, it will be sent to a repurposing facility making HuskeeSwap the ultimate closed loop ecosystem!</p><p>&#xA0;</p>

How do I dispose of a HuskeeCup at the end of its life?

We often get questions about where we manufacture our cups and why we do not manufacture our products locally to be more sustainable. HuskeeCups are manufactured in a facility based in China which is located within close proximity to rural southwest

<p id="isPasted">We often get questions about where we manufacture our cups and why we do not manufacture our products locally to be more sustainable.&#xA0;</p><p>HuskeeCups are manufactured in a facility based in China which is located within close proximity to rural southwest China where we source our coffee husk. Here are Huskee&apos;s sustainability considerations for this:</p><ol><li style="font-size: 14px;">An internal LCA conducted in 2020 by <a href="https://edgeenvironment.com/us/about-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);">Edge Environment</span></a> identified that the biggest emissions savings that could be actioned was locating the husk source and manufacture as close as possible. This significantly reduces emissions costs of transporting many tonnes of husk. We source husk from coffee farms in China, and this is something we have now completed.</li><li style="font-size: 14px;">With worldwide distribution at over 2,000 retailers and wholesalers, manufacture in China allows us the biggest efficiencies in transport miles, costs, and emissions savings.</li><li style="font-size: 14px;">We continue to explore localised manufacturing opportunities in other regions on a case by case basis for viability, favourable policy, and improved sustainability outcomes</li></ol><p id="isPasted">Operational sustainability is comprised of a lot of complex factors and considerations, not only if something is local.&#xA0;<br>To understand the full scope of considerations, a recent study was conducted by the Dutch sustainability consultancy <a href="https://phifactory.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);">PHI Factory</span></a>, in which we participated. You can read our <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">blog summary on their study here:&#xA0;</span><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);"><a href="/blog/what-is-the-most-sustainable-reusable-coffee-cup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What is the most sustainable reusable coffee cup</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As a&#xA0;</span><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201);"><a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/huskee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B-Corp Certified company</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#xA0;since 2021, Huskee takes our transparency and commitment to constantly improving sustainability seriously.</span></p>

Where are HuskeeCups made/manufactured?

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