# Repurposed Coffee Husk Mugs The HuskeeCup Collection is Made From Repurposed Waste By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-07-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huskeecup References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1366930566/huskeecup-waste-made-beautiful?ref=category_recommended) The HuskeeCup is a collection of [high quality mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold) that are made from coffee husk, a material that would otherwise go to waste. Coffee husk is is a layer of shell that surrounds coffee beans, and at the end of their harvest, coffee farmers have tonnes of this material leftover. It is sometimes used as fertilizer or as a carbonized fuel source, however these are not sustainable methods of using this material. The HuskeeCup collection is made up of coffee husk, features internal ridges for optimal milk dispersion, and even contains grooves on its bottom so that it is able to dry effectively when placed in a dishwasher. HuskeeCups are [eco-friendly, functional and aesthetically appealing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reborn-coffee), making them ideal for eco-conscious consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable-material Products:** The use of repurposed coffee husk in the HuskeeCup collection demonstrates the growing trend of sustainable-material products, providing an opportunity for other industries to explore similar innovative uses for waste materials. - **Eco-conscious Consumer Goods:** HuskeeCups' appeal to eco-conscious consumers highlights the trend of increased demand for environmentally friendly products, prompting other industries to develop and market sustainable goods. - **Novelty Functional Design:** The unique features of the HuskeeCup, such as the internal ridges and grooves for optimal milk dispersion and efficient drying, showcase the trend of innovative and functional designs that can be applied to various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Service:** The repurposed coffee husk material used in HuskeeCups presents an opportunity for the food and beverage service industry to explore sustainable alternatives for their products, thus reducing waste and appealing to eco-conscious consumers. - **Kitchenware and Home Goods:** The HuskeeCup collection's eco-friendly and functional design creates opportunities for the kitchenware and home goods industry to incorporate sustainable materials and innovative features into their products. - **Packaging and Waste Management:** The successful repurposing of coffee husk in the HuskeeCup collection suggests potential for the packaging and waste management industry to develop solutions that transform waste materials into useful and sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grown Drinkware Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Urban Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-carriers.md) - [Tech-Enabled Reusable Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulicups.md) - [Mushroom Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-cups.md) - [Eco-Friendly Coffee Cup Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liplid.md) - [Collapsible Metallic Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-stainless-steel-cup.md) - [Home-Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-compostable-coffee-cups.md) - [Pocket-Sized Collapsible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowaste-cup.md)