The coffee industry is as guilty as any other industry of relying on single-use plastics and disposal products, and we're working to reduce our waste as much as possible. We all have a part to play in this mission to reduce plastic pollution, starting with small things and working our way up to big changes! We understand though that reducing plastic waste this Plastic Free July can be a daunting task, which is why we've got some handy tips to help you reduce your everyday plastic waste!

1. Grab a Reusable Cup!

In the old days, options for reusable coffee cups were pretty limited: a giant bulky thermos, a heavy porcelain cup with a hard lid that didn't seal properly or a MacGyver-ed coffee mug.

Today you have so many amazing options and you can grab one almost anywhere! KeepCup has multiple ranges of cups in 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 12oz and 16oz sizes; while Frank Green offer both a plastic and stainless steel range.

They are cheap, look great and are available to buy most places now - so there's no excuse to still be getting takeaway cups! 

2. Plastic Straws Suck! Grab a Stainless Steel Straw Today!

Here at Crema, we whole-heartedly believe that for the majority of the population (not including individuals who legitimately require the use of plastic straws due to disability or health reasons), saying NO to plastic straws is a no-brainer. For those of us who enjoy using straws, there are many options now such as the KeepCup Stainless Steel Straws and cleaners or Crema's #ONELESSSTRAW Retractable Stainless Steel Straw!

    

3. Brew at Home in the Morning & on Weekends!

You haven't even started the day yet and you've already achieved making a killer cup of coffee -  what a way to wake up! And the satisfaction you get from the comforting ritual of coffee-making and the feeling of taking that time for yourself is delight money can't buy. Check out some of our coffee brewing methods below and items to help you get started!

See our French Press Brewing Guide & French Press products!

See our Pour Over & Chemex Brewing Guides & see our Pour Over/Chemex products!

See our AeroPress Brewing Guide & AeroPress products!

See our Cold Brew Brewing Guide & Cold Brew products!

See the Flair Espresso Maker here.

See the Handpresso here.

            

4. Make Your Own Nut-Based Milk!

This tip is for cafes or restaurant owners, or individuals who have all the basics covered and looking to make a big next step. The Brewista Nutramilk Processor quickly and easily makes smooth, delicious alternative milk and has fridge-friendly storage containers, so you can produce your almond or macadamia or cashew milk and store it straight away - no single-use plastic or throwaway bottles needed!

Check out the Brewista Nutramilk Processor here!

          

For more ways you can reduce your plastic pollution this Plastic Free July, see the Getting Started Tip Sheet below to help you on your way! Click on the image to download.