upcycling

Study: Coffee Grounds as Fertilizer Can Make Better Cucumbers

Researchers in Spain have discovered an effective way to upcycle spent coffee grounds as fertilizers in cucumber greenhouses, creating a circular “cup-to-crop” connection. A University of Granada team found that...

2026.01.20

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Kirin Offers Promise for Coffee Cherry Waste in Fermented Ingredient

Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings has announced a new fermented ingredient made from coffee farm byproducts, pitching it as a flavorful and body-building beverage enhancer and a circular sustainability solution....

2026.01.06

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