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There is no doubt every country in this world knows Starbucks. The American coffee company and coffeehouse chain has provided us all with one of the best beverages we've ever tasted. But delicious food and beverages is not the only thing Starbucks has provided for us. In 1995, Starbucks came up with an idea to give away free bag of used coffee grounds. Coffee grounds can be used to enrich gardens and compost, moreover used coffee grounds can be make into body scrubs. 3 ways we can use used coffee grounds to enrich our gardens according to Starbucks: 1. Mix in with soil Used coffee grounds have a high amount of nitrogen and high level of acidity, fit for planting trees which are capable of being surrounded by acidic environment. When mix in with soil and/or dead leaves, will neutralize the pH level. 2. Mix with compost Used coffee grounds have a 'carbon-nitrogen' rate in a ratio of 20:1 which enhanced the composts' ability. No more than 25% of the used coffee grounds should be added. 3. Mix with dried leaves The used coffee grounds will be turn into food for composers. These bags of used coffee grounds are just an example of how Starbucks encourages green living. Most of the products from Starbucks are environmentally friendly and recycled from organic wastes, such as the table, the cup holder etc. |
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Great insight from this article. Thanks
Posted 22-10-2016 03:47
Ayy that's too bad Xilola. :( Well, you don't need to use Starbucks' coffee grounds, regular coffee grounds will do too! :)
Posted 14-10-2016 18:47
Thank you so much Minjoo!
Posted 14-10-2016 18:44
Wow. Well, thats amazing. But we dont have starbucks in my country...
Posted 13-10-2016 02:50
Thanks for sharing about Starbuck's actions, Chayanun! It is very interesting to know that coffee grounds can be used in such diverse ways. I also saw coffee grounds being used as a deodorant in my school washroom. Thanks for spending your time, and have a great day today : )
Posted 12-10-2016 17:58
I agree! We can also use their methods too. Thanks Heonjun :D.
Posted 12-10-2016 13:32
Thanks Rahul. :D
Posted 12-10-2016 13:29
Dear Peter,
Thanks! There are many more ways used coffee grounds can be put to use besides the one I mentioned. You can go read about it more if you want.
Posted 12-10-2016 13:28
No problem Arushi. :)
Posted 12-10-2016 13:21
This could also benefit Starbucks in many ways not to mention their elevated image. Coffee powder is also good for bad smell as well! Thanks for uploading!
Posted 12-10-2016 12:32
This is amazing to read eco conscious Starbucks
Posted 12-10-2016 10:22
I didn't know about this thanks for sharing
Posted 10-10-2016 16:46
Yeah I have read at many sources the ways used coffee grounds can be reused/recycled. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 10-10-2016 03:02