Brewing Change: How Coffee Waste Is Becoming the Future of Sustainable Cutlery
Every cup of coffee leaves behind more than caffeine it leaves waste Tons of spent coffee grounds are discarded daily by caf s offices and households usually ending up in landfills where they release methane and contribute to environmental damage Nanosentrix steps into this overlooked space with a simple yet radical question What if coffee waste could live a second life The Bengaluru-based innovation transforms used coffee grounds into sturdy biodegradable everyday products like straws spoons and cutlery By repurposing what was once considered useless waste Nanosentrix addresses two pressing crises at once plastic pollution and organic waste mismanagement These products are not fragile soggy alternatives but thoughtfully engineered items designed to match modern consumption needs while staying kind to the planet Dr Uma Ullas Pradan Science with a PurposeAt the heart of this innovation is Dr Uma Ullas Pradan a scientist who believes sustainability must be practical to be