Let’s get this out of the way…. this is not a sponsored post… it is, however, a family promotion.
You see my brother and his wife have just recently been awarded the franchise for the Ecoffee Cup in Ireland.
The airwaves seem to be completely filled with details in the past month of how the ‘single use’ cup, which was 30 years in use last year, is destroying the planet. In three short decades, it is estimated that over 2 trillion of them have ended up in landfill – oh, in case you’re wondering, that’s 2,000,000,000,000.
I have commented before on trips to the city that everyone is walking with a coffee cup in one hand and the mobile phone in the other. I left the city life before that became such a thing!
It is great to see so many businesses becoming more waste conscious. I heard recently that Cork City Council has banned the use of ‘single use’ cups in their office… a great move! I’ve also read that many cafes and take-aways are offering discounts to customers who bring their own cup…. that’s extra good news for your pocket too!
To tell you about the Ecoffee Cup…. it is re-usable. Not only is it re-usable though, it is made from bamboo fibre which is naturally organic. Yes, ORGANIC. Over 1,000 farmers in China have been contracted to grow bamboo to make these cups. Bamboo fibre is also naturally sterile, and free from BPA and phthalate (nasty chemicals in plastics that can leach into your tea or coffee!). Even the cup’s silicone lid and wrap are biodegradable.
For all the world, the cup feels like cardboard, and it looks really good too. There are so many designs and colours to choose from. A personal favourite would be the William Morris range. The entire cup is also dishwasher safe, and with care should last you years.
William Morris eCoffee Cup
If you want to be a environmental hero, you can rush straight over to John’s (my brother) website = The Coffee Lady and purchase your mug. They are available both on a retail and wholesale level. As an aside… they’d make a great Valentine’s gift too!
OR you could leave a comment below as John has given me a beautiful William Morris cup to give to one lucky reader …. only available to post within the island of Ireland (sorry!). The winner will be drawn next Sunday 11th February… so you could have your eCoffee Cup in time for Valentine’s Day!
A Year In Redwood 
Such a good idea and looks really nice.
It is nice… has a lovely feel and I love the William Morris design
Oh I would love this as I love coffee and I always feel guilty using those single use cups…it also would be much safer as I’m a teacher and I’m always aware of the danger of hot drinks around small child ..so with this I may get to have a coffee during my break 😊☕🍵
You’re in the hat Treasa!
I love the sound of this. We were recently talking about those awful plastic reusable cups. I was wondering if there was an alternative so this sounds brilliant! Best of luck to them on their new venture, I’m sure it will do brilliantly.
Thank you!…. you are also in the hat!
Great idea…and good luck with the business! I look forward to the day when the same will happen with plastic bottles. I don’t drink coffee btw but do use bottled water and feel so bad every time I throw another empty in the recycle.
Thank you…. I’m sure it would be just as good to drink water out of too!
I’d love to win one, if not I’ll definitely buy one because this is a great idea!
It is a brilliant idea…. and they’re pretty too!
Woo hoo Sharon…. you’ve won! Congratulations! Send me your address.
Margaret
Fingers crossed 🤞
and toes too! 🙂
That is a gorgeous cup. Wishing your brother & his wife the very best of luck with their venture.
thank you Nicola…. I shall pass on your wishes.
Fantastic idea folks. Congrats! Best wishes for a very successful venture.
Martin, Thanks for the good wishes.
I love that it’s made from bamboo and the William Morris design. Best of luck to all at The Coffee Lady – they are on to a winner with this I think.
Thanks Kate. ..it is going really well for them.
Would be a fantastic prize to win….perfect for the daily commute coffee!🙂
You too are in the hat!
A beautiful coffee cup – and it’s great to see one that is neither plastic or glass! And for it to be organic bamboo! Absolutely fab 😀
You are in with a chance!
Gorgeous design, would love it!☕️
You are in tomorrow’s draw!
What a great new business to be part of , I’m sure it will be a great success as I can see down the road ( hopefully) more bans on single use cups and rightly so , all the very best
Yes, Lucy, it is exciting times.
Oh I would love one please. Such a great idea and the whole coffee cup usage has been highlighted so much lately. Lots of people using reusable cups and the coffee shops themselves are recognising this and even charging less when people use their own.
You’re in the hat!