So you’ve decided to give disposable coffee cups the flick. With so many brands of reusable coffee cups available, each with different features, it might seem tricky to know which are the most sustainable coffee cups.
The big question is, are some brands more sustainable and environmentally friendly than others?
The answer is Yes.
At Responsible Cafes, we believe the most sustainable coffee cups are those which have B Corp Certification or are made in Australia.
B Corp what?! This certification shows that a brand meets high standards of social and environmental performance, legal accountability and public transparency. Manufacturing cups in Australia can be eco-friendly because it reduces transportation-related emissions and supports the local industry
Here’s our list of the 8 most sustainable coffee cups in Australia in 2026, which either have B Corp Certification or are made in Australia. Keep reading to find out which brands have one or both of these attributes (spoiler: only two have both!), and the reasons why we love each brand.
B Corp Certified + Australian-made
Grounded Goods is a B Corp Certified, Australian-owned company that manufactures reusable coffee cups in Melbourne. We love that they offer an in-house recycling program for their reusable cups when they’ve reached their end of life as part of a closed loop system. We also love that they support businesses in implementing reusable cup swap systems where people can exchange an empty coffee cup for a fresh, filled one.
Credit: Grounded Goods
Keep Cup is B Corp Certified with reusable cups manufactured in Australia and the United Kingdom. It’s actually the brand that started the whole reusable cup movement back in 2009 and the widely used term ‘keep cup’ to talk about reusable cups. We love that Keep Cup donates 1% of their global revenue to protect the environment, and that they also use sustainable materials e.g. cork bands recovered from the wine industry.
B Corp Certified
Huskee has B Corp Certification with reusable coffee cups designed in Australia and manufactured in China. Many of their cups are made from repurposed coffee husks and eco-composite plastic polymer. We love that they provide an upcycling service for their own cups where they get turned into new products like dog bowls. We support Huskee because they offer a commercial swap system to help cafes transition away from disposable cups.
Klean Kanteen is B Corp Certified with reusable cups manufactured in China. We love that they use certified 90% post-consumer recycled steel in the majority of their products. They get our tick of approval because they donate 1% of profits for the planet, and they’re a Climate Neutral Certified brand, that is, they are carbon neutral for their greenhouse gas footprint through emissions reductions and offsets.
Australian-made
Good Cup by Good Reusables is a reusable coffee cup made in Australia with each cup handprinted in Brisbane. Good Cups are available for sale either through the Good Reusables website or via the reusable cup swap systems at participating cafes. We love that the cups can be recycled at the end of their life through the Good Reusables’ closed loop program.
Credit: Good Reusables
Pottery For The Planet sells reusable ceramic cups made in Australia and Vietnam. The Australian-made cups are produced in Noosa and Eumundi. Each ceramic cup comes with a silicon lid. We love that they partner with 4ocean, a purpose-driven organisation, which cleans up the ocean. For every order with Pottery for the Planet, they’ll fund the removal of one plastic bottle from the ocean through 4ocean.
Project Pargo has B Corp Certification, with reusable cups designed in Queensland and manufactured in China. We love that they donate 5% from every Pargo sold to provide clean water to people in need by supplying them with water filters. They just completed their 20th Clean Water Project in Lombok Indonesia where they supplied 120 families with clean water filters.
Credit: Project Pargo
Sometimes the most sustainable option is the one made right in your community. You could consider buying locally made ceramic reusable cups. We love this because it supports local production and reduces the carbon footprint of the supply chain. For example, LouiseM studio based in Marrickville in Sydney sells gorgeous reusable cups made in Australia.
A final word
There you have it! Our pick of the most sustainable coffee cups in Australia in 2026.
Ultimately, while we love supporting sustainable brands and local businesses, the most important thing is choosing to use a reusable coffee cup instead of a disposable cup. Every time you do this, you make a positive impact regardless of which cup you choose.
Often, the best reusable coffee cup is the one you already own (or the empty jam jar), rather than getting caught up in having a particular brand.
FAQ
How do I know if a brand has B Corp Certification?
You can find brands with B Corp Certification by searching the database on the Australian B Corp website. This will tell you which brands are certified, when they were certified, their overall impact score, and how they perform across five areas, namely governance, workers, community, environment and customers.
How many times do I need to use a reusable coffee cup to offset the environmental impact?
Reusable cups have a break-even point, which is how many times you’d have to use your cup for it to become equally energy-efficient to the production of a disposable cup. A 2014 study by CIRAIG found that to be considered a worthwhile alternative to disposable cups, polypropylene cups need to be used 20 times, stainless steel cups 40 times, polycarbonate cups 80 times and ceramic cups 100 times (Note: the CIRAIG report is in French, but this article contains the key results translated in English).
Are reusable coffee cups recyclable in Australia?
Huskee Cups offer an upcycling service for their cups when they’ve reached their end of life. For other cups, it depends on what the cup is made of and where you live in Australia. The best thing to do is to check with the cup manufacturer or your local council. Unfortunately still too many cups end up in landfill.
How do I find a locally made reusable coffee cup near me?
Check out your local cafe, local markets, art galleries, and boutique gift shops to find locally made reusable coffee cups. Alternatively, use a search engine with search terms like ‘ceramic coffee cup [insert your suburb/city]’.
Dani is a Freelance Writer and Researcher. She specialises in telling stories using research and data. She has a strong interest in purpose-led organisations like Responsible Cafes, which deliver positive outcomes for the environment and the community.