# Biodegradable Coffee Mugs Joana Carvalho Contributes to Eco-Friendly Lifestyles Through Design By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joana-carvalho References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/42500/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/jo_ana/frame/1980701) With so many people gaining an eco-conscious mind, Joana Carvalho decided to contribute to that sort of lifestyle by creating an [earth-friendly coffee cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all). Joana Carvalho has created a project called 'Kit for Coffee.' The item consists of a [saucer, a cup and a spoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain) made from biopolymer non-polluting, [biodegradable material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis). The quirky thing about this little creation is that Carvalho has it assembled in the form of a model kit that kids use to build airplanes or Gundam robots. All the items are produced with minimal resources in keeping with the whole eco-friendly theme that was a huge inspiration for the project. The Kit for Coffee set is a great concept that really takes the environment into consideration. Hopefully it'll make its way through people's homes soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Biodegradable Utensils:** There is an opportunity to create biodegradable eating utensils to accompany biodegradable coffee mugs. - **DIY Eco-kits:** There is an opportunity to create more DIY eco-kits for various household items to promote sustainability and education. - **Biopolymers:** There is an opportunity to research and develop more biopolymers as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Service:** The food service industry can benefit from utilizing biodegradable utensils and packaging to reduce their environmental impact. - **Education:** The education industry can benefit from incorporating more DIY eco-kits into their curriculum to teach students about sustainability and environmentalism. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can benefit from investing in research and development of new biopolymers for sustainable materials in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bio-Based Single-Use Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus.md) - [Urban Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-carriers.md) - [Sustainable Edible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-shop.md) - [Biotransformable Cup Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen.md) - [Eco-Friendly Coffee Cup Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liplid.md) - [Compostable Instant Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natureworks.md) - [Home-Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-compostable-coffee-cups.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [All-In-One Compostable Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-butterfly-cup.md)