Coffees on the go

Our forest impact

925K disposable coffee cups

equal the CO₂ our forest is estimated to capture (101.76 tonnes)

How we calculated this

Calculation methodology

This calculation considers the carbon footprint of a disposable coffee cup only, excluding the coffee itself. Each disposable cup produces 0.11 kg of CO₂ emissions.

101,760 kg ÷ 0.11 kg/cup = 925,091 disposable coffee cups

Our forest's estimated capture: 101.76 tonnes CO₂

Emissions per item (disposable coffee cups): 0.11 kg CO₂

Sources & references

The Guardian - Environmental Impact of Disposable Coffee Cups

Comprehensive 2024 analysis showing paper coffee cups emit 110g CO2 during their lifecycle, including production, distribution, and disposal.

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MTPak Coffee - Environmental Impact of To-Go Coffee Cups

Industry research confirming that disposable coffee cups generate significant carbon emissions, with paper cups producing approximately 110g CO2 per unit.

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CDP - Coffee Carbon Footprint Analysis

Authoritative sustainability analysis breaking down coffee-related emissions, including detailed data on disposable cup carbon footprints.

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