ECOMADE Coffee Ground Pots
How we're repurposing the morning brew
At Blue Diamond, we are aware that we are part of a greener, cleaner future. We are taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint and promote a greener, cleaner way of working and we know there is much to do to reduce our impact on our environment.
February 2024, we have launched a new and exclusive range of stylish and contemporary, plant pot covers. The range, called ECOMADE, are British designed and made in a purpose-built facility in Glastonbury, Somerset, using 30% UK sourced coffee grounds and 55% recycled and recyclable plastic.
In the UK, we drink approximately 98 million cups of coffee per day, which means that half a million tonnes of ground coffee waste go to landfill. When breaking down in landfill this releases harmful methane gases, creating a greenhouse effect 28 times higher than carbon dioxide. The aim is to reduce this waste destined for landfill and in with the initial order of the pot covers, Blue Diamond will recycle 530kg of coffee waste destined for landfill. From bean to pellet to pot, we like to think it’s all about repurposing your morning brew!
The covers are made using renewable energy sources, including solar power. The site in Somerset has over 2000 solar panels and is committed to only use 100% green energy from 2025 onwards.
The range includes 4 colours, rose, dark blue, sage and light blue and 2 pot sizes 14cm and 18cm. The RRP’s range from £5.99 to £9.99. The 18cm pots will be launched in Blue Diamond Garden Centres in February 2024, with the 14cm to follow in May.