When you throw away a takeaway coffee cup or disposable plastic drink bottle, chances are it will end up in landfill. The success of ABC's War on Waste has taught us all not to contribute to this unnecessary waste thanks to the availability of accessible and eco-friendly alternatives. Sustainable water bottles and coffee cups are a great solution to single-use drinks. They are available in various colours and designs, making them suitable for everyone’s needs and sense of style. Designed and made in Australia, the Frank Green SmartCups and SmartBottles are perfect for whatever beverage your drink of choice is, whether it's coffee, tea, juice, a smoothie, or just water.
Benefits of reusable coffee cups and water bottles
One benefit of using reusable coffee cups and water bottles is their environmental impact. On average, plastic items take up to 1000 years to decompose in landfills. As it breaks down, plastic emits gases that are often harmful to the environment. Using cups and bottles made of sturdy, safe materials can also benefit your health and the health of the environment.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used in most single-use plastic bottles and has been linked to several health issues. The plastic used to create Type 1 plastic bottles (the category most plastic water bottles fall into) also contains Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This polymer has been linked to bacterial contamination when used more than once.
What is unique about Frank Green water bottles and coffee cups?
The team over at Frank Green spent four years refining their reusable SmartBottles and SmartCup. Working diligently to produce something as functional as it was beautiful, the team was inspired by Scandinavian design, testing cups and bottles for functionality. One of these tests involved filling a Frank Green SmartBottle or SmartCup with boiling water and throwing it in the air and against a wall! The result was a BPA-free, spill-proof lid with a non-slip grip and a visually stunning bottle design made from eco-friendly materials.
What I love most about Frank Green is how they've taken their innovative design one step further by incorporating CaféPay technology into SmartCup and SmartBottle. This digital upgrade means you can pay for your coffee and get loyalty rewards, all by tapping the lid at participating cafés.
Frank Green Original SmartCup
The Frank Green Original SmartCup is so much more than a reusable coffee cup. Your coffee or tea will stay hotter for longer thanks to the cup's double-walled Thermoplastic outer layer insulation, plus you won't have to deal with any annoying spills thanks to the spill-proof lid, designed for optimum liquid flow. Available in a range of funky colours to suit any style, this cup is a standard size designed to fit in your average cup holder. It’s also dishwasher safe. Available in a small to regular 230ml size and a 340ml size for those who always opt for a large.
Frank Green Original SmartBottle
If you're not a coffee or tea drinker but love a smoothie, juice or flavoured water, then the Frank Green Original SmartBottle is for you. In addition to CaféPay functionality for your takeaway juices or smoothies, this 740ml capacity bottle also has its very own Hydrate app. This app calculates the amount of single-use bottles saved from landfill while also measuring how much water you drink each day to ensure you're staying hydrated. This BPA-free, odour-resistant bottle is also dishwasher safe, so it's easy to keep clean and free from bacteria. Plus, with its spill-proof lid and wide opening, you can throw in extra ice cubes or fruit without having to disassemble.
