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Free & For the Planet

Groundsfor Growth.

Your morning cup just brewed something brilliant — and we're giving it away free. Every day our baristas produce bags of nutrient-rich coffee grounds that deserve a second life.

100%
Free to collect
7+
Ways to reuse
0kg
To landfill
Every
Store participates
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Why we're doing this

Win, Win,
Win!

Rather than bin our leftover grounds, we're putting them straight into your hands. Good for you, good for your garden, and genuinely great for the planet.

Out of the bin!

Every bag you take is organic material that stays OUT of landfill, for good.

Less methane

Food waste in landfill makes methane gas. Reusing grounds breaks that cycle.

Your garden loves it

Gardeners and eco households get something genuinely useful — completely free.

Circular economy

Nothing useful should go to waste. This is what zero-waste coffee looks like.

Every bag you take helps keep waste out of bins and puts goodness back into the environment.

What to do with your grounds

7 Brilliant
Things to Try!

From the garden to the bathroom cabinet — used coffee grounds are more versatile than you'd ever guess.

01

Supercharge your soil

Improves water retention, drainage, and aeration. Hydrangeas, roses, azaleas, and blueberries love them.

How to use Sprinkle lightly onto beds and pots.
02

Turbo-boost your compost

Used grounds are nitrogen-rich — exactly what your compost pile is craving. Think protein shake for your bin.

How to use Mix with dry "brown" materials like leaves, paper, or cardboard.
03

Keep pests at bay

Slugs, snails, and ants are not fans. Create a natural barrier and let your plants get on with growing.

How to use Scatter a thin ring of grounds around plant bases.
04

Brew "compost tea"

A simple overnight soak turns grounds into liquid fertiliser your indoor and outdoor plants will go wild for.

How to use 1–2 cups in water, leave overnight, water plants the next day.
05

Banish bad smells

Coffee grounds naturally absorb odours — a no-fuss fix for fridges, shoe cupboards, car interiors, and bins.

How to use Dry and place in an open container or small fabric pouch.
06

Eco-friendly scrub

That coarse texture is a natural scourer. Tough on grease, gentle on your conscience. No chemicals needed.

How to use Mix with dish soap to scrub pans, sinks, and outdoor surfaces.
07

Get creative

Candles, soaps, body scrubs, paper dye, homemade exfoliators — grounds add gorgeous colour, texture, and scent.

How to use Mix into your recipe or craft base at whatever quantity your project calls for.
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The bigger picture

Small Actions,
Massive Impact!

Every bag of grounds you take home means something real for the environment:

Less landfill waste Every bag you take is a bag kept out of the bin permanently.
Lower GHG emissions Less organic decomposition means less methane released.
Healthier soil Returning organic matter to the earth supports local ecosystems.
Greener community Sustainable habits spread — one bag at a time adds up to something real.

It's free. It's easy. It genuinely makes a difference!

Available at every Coffee King store, every single day.
How to get yours

Three Steps
and You're Done!

No forms. No apps. No fuss. Just walk in and ask.

1

Visit Any Store

Head into any Coffee King café — every single location in our network takes part.

2

Ask a Barista

Our team will have a fresh bag of grounds ready for you at no charge, any time we're open.

3

Help the Planet!

Take your grounds home and put them to brilliant use — every bag keeps organic material out of landfill.

Not sure where to find them? Just ask one of our friendly baristas — they'll be absolutely delighted to help!

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at Home?

Our grounds come from the same exceptional beans we sell online. From rich Italian Gourmet to smooth Barista blends — delivered straight to your door.

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