

3,560 KG
Coffee grounds are waiting to be diverted from landfills
400,000 TONS
Coffee per U.S.
per year
Methane emissions up to date
1,210 M3

Who We Are
At Coffee Elf, we are passionate about unlocking coffee’s full chemical and physical potential using green chemistry and biotech to reduce manufacturing’s Scope 3 emissions. By extending coffee's economic life, we give back to farmers in collaboration with Grounds for Health.
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With a commitment to environmental responsibility, we sell upcycled branded merchandise made with coffee grounds into a range of distinctive products that resonate with coffee enthusiasts and eco-conscious consumers.
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Our Story
Imagine the everyday NYC businesswoman: poised, stylish, and grabbing her iced coffee on the go. Coffee Elf transforms this daily ritual into a global movement by reimagining waste.
Meet Coffee Elf, where a group powerful women in NYC are revolutionizing biotech and beauty. Circularity is at the heart of their mission. They transform discarded coffee grounds into valuable, environmentally friendly products, reclaiming waste and reintroducing it as high-quality items, effectively closing the loop for a greener future.
Harnessing the untapped potential of coffee grounds, they’re turning waste into treasures, proving that trash can indeed be transformed into valuable resources. These visionary leaders show that true innovation and success thrive outside conventional norms.
Coffee Elf is at the forefront of a groundbreaking movement, blending biotechnology, beauty, diversity, profitability, and sustainability, paving the way for a brighter, greener, and more enchanting future.

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