# Plantable Coffee Containers This Eco-Friendly Plantable Coffee Cup Turns Into Compost As Well By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-coffee-cup References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373079/Help-To-Save-The-Environment-With-The-World-s-First-Plantable-Coffee-Cup/) & [planttrash](http://www.planttrash.com/) This plantable coffee cup allows you to get your caffeine boost while helping the environment at the same time. From Reduce. Reuse. Grow., the [eco-friendly coffee cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reborn-coffee) help local communities with reforestation. The cup is embedded with California-native seeds right in its packaging material. Planting instructions are also listed on the bottom of the container. Currently seeking finances on crowdfunding platform [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-carriers), the plantable coffee cup is described as a world first. The product provides an environmental solution to the 146 billion to-go coffee cups that end up in landfills every year. Even if you choose not to plant the cup, the [packaging is biodegradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-fiber-retail-collection). This means it will turn into compost and break down completely within 180 days. Instead of becoming a new tree, the seeds will turn into nutrients for other plant life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The trend of developing eco-friendly packaging and rethinking the waste produced from packaging materials has increased - **Crowdfunding for Environment:** Crowdfunding has become a popular tactic for environmentally friendly products - **Sustainable Consumerism:** Consumers are becoming more inclined towards eco-friendly and sustainable products ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can adapt to the trend of eco-friendly packaging to attract consumers who value sustainability - **Coffee Industry:** The coffee industry can invest in developing more sustainable packaging solutions to cater to the rising demand for eco-friendly alternatives - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding platforms can focus on bringing more environmentally friendly projects to their platform to attract a growing market of eco-conscious backers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Edible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-shop.md) - [Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all.md) - [Bio-Based Single-Use Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus.md) - [Mushroom Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-cups.md) - [All-In-One Compostable Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-butterfly-cup.md) - [Compostable Instant Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natureworks.md) - [Biotransformable Cup Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen.md) - [Grown Drinkware Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd.md) - [Eco-Friendly Coffee Cup Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liplid.md)