Grounded ltd. – Sustainable coffee cups with coffee grounds

Sustainable coffee cups made from coffee grounds – About Grounded

Grounded is a Danish company that develops sustainable alternatives to disposable products. One of their most notable projects is a coffee cup made partly from coffee grounds – an initiative that combines circular economy, design and innovation.

The challenge of sustainable coffee cups made from coffee grounds

Creating a product based on recycled material that also meets the requirements for food contact quickly proved to be a complex task. Grounded not only had to find a material that worked technically – the cup also had to be approved according to the current EU food safety regulations.

Collaboration with FCMtesting

To obtain the necessary documentation and technical advice, Grounded contacted FCMtesting. The collaboration was characterized by trust and openness from the start. We thoroughly understood the company's situation and advised on relevant tests and legal requirements - always focusing on what was necessary and what could be omitted without compromising safety.

“FCM Testing has shown a rare combination of professionalism, integrity and understanding of our situation. They have advised us honestly and competently through a complex process and have focused on the right and necessary – not the most expensive – solutions. This has created great trust and security in the collaboration.” — Marcus Byrgesen, Grounded

The result

The product is still undergoing approval, but the collaboration has given Grounded valuable insight into the material's properties and regulatory requirements. The company now has a clear overview of the next steps in the development process and feels great confidence in working with food safety.

Conclusion

Grounded's experience shows the value of choosing a partner who not only delivers test results, but also combines professionalism and advice with respect for the company's framework and resources. FCMtesting's integrity and honest approach have been crucial for Grounded to navigate safely through a technically and regulatory demanding process. This case about sustainable coffee cups made from coffee grounds shows how FCMtesting advises companies in complex development processes.

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