Best reusable coffee cups list: The best reusable cups for environment

Oct 17, 2023

By now we know how rough plastic waste can be on the planet, and buying one or several coffees a day can result in a lot of unnecessary rubbish. Reusable coffee cups assuage the guilty feeling of contributing to landfill and can make for pretty sleek accessories too.

Even better, most reusable cups will keep your coffee hot much longer than a single-use cup and often have a splash-resistant lid to help out the accident-prone. They also come in some pretty nice and bright colours.

While some of these mugs sit at a bit of a higher price point, they're an excellent investment if you drink a lot of coffee, as the cost per use will be tiny. Think of all the plastic waste you could prevent!

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

For those who like a small coffee, or drink a lot of it in one day, this six-ounce reusable cup is a perfect match. Made from 'Coffee Husk', an organic waste material, you can feel even better in your environmental support. Made here in Australia, they're also designed to keep your coffee warmer for longer.

One of Frank Green's best-known designs is this small ceramic cup with a push-button lid that releases a small drinking hole, similar to a single-use cup. With the push-button function, the cup can remain sealed, keeping the liquid inside hot for quite some time – perfect for those who like to drink their coffee slowly. They also come in yellow, orange and green.

KeepCup has been making reusable coffee cups for years now, with each one built to last. This one is made from tempered glass, with a cork panel to keep your hands from burning when you grab your hot, fresh coffee. It also features a splash-proof lid with a stopper that clicks into place, allowing you to carry your coffee without any spillage. It's also the perfect size, sliding easily into place on coffee machines and in the cupholder of your car.

Made of durable plastic, this mug is double-walled to keep your drink warmer for longer, while the black sleeve around it will keep it comfortable to hold. Holding 300mL of liquid, you can fit a small to medium coffee in here to drink on the go. Buy yours now for 32 per cent off.

Coming in a mint green hue, this simple mug is made of BPA-free polypropylene. Perfect for quick coffee-drinkers, who don't need a vacuum-insulated cup to keep their coffee warm. Good news: it's currently 50 per cent off.

For serious coffee drinkers, this red reusable cup from Fressko holds 16 ounces of fluid and is also vacuum-sealed to retain heat. With a screw-in, spill-proof lid, this is one of the best on the market for drinking hot beverages on the go. While we love this red tone, their cups also come in navy, yellow, olive and black.

Another innovative Frank Green design, this coffee cup comes with its own plunger. Eliminating grinds and sediment, you can make and plunge your coffee in the morning and enjoy it on your commute. With triple-walled vacuum insulation, it won't be going cold anytime soon.

Made from artisan blown borosilicate glass, you can pick up this small cup using its silicone sleeve for easy carrying. Completely free of plastic, this earth-friendly design will ease any of your guilt surrounding continuous coffee consumption from single-use plastic. Designed to be anti-splash, and with a domed lid to allow room for your nose while drinking, this is one of the sleekest designs on the list.

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