GROUNDS FOR GROWTH

10,000+

POUNDS COLLECTED

500+

HOME GARDENERS REACHED

10+

FARMS/BUSINESSES SUPPLIED

Mission

The Grounds for Growth project aims to create a circular agricultural economy by collecting used coffee grounds from coffee shops. Rather getting sent to landfills, these coffee grounds are instead used as a sustainable fertilizer for growing food given back to the community. Together, we strive to encourage greener practices everywhere and preserve the beauty of our planet!

Did you know?

Coffee grounds contain vital nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus that aid plant growth!

What We Do

Supply local farms with coffee grounds to grow food that is sent to local food banks for underprivileged communities
Distribute coffee grounds to home gardeners
Host workshops at schools to teach students about environmentalism and how to use coffee grounds in their own lives

Our Progress

Schools

One important aspect of the Coffee Grounds Project is working with schools to educate and inspire young students to make a difference. To this point, we have taught and hosted fun activities at Lincoln, Hoover, and Roosevelt elementary schools in Burlingame, California!

Local People and Institutions

By participating in compost giveaways and reaching out to farmers' markets, ESS has delivered coffee grounds to multiple gardeners and agriculturalists across California. ESS has also partnered with Verve Coffee and Starbucks to collect over 10,000 pounds of coffee grounds and counting!

Public Events

Through attending public events like the Cupertino Fall Rotary Festival and the yearly Earth and Arbor Festival, ESS aims to spread the word about coffee grounds and encourage everyone to repurpose their morning espresso into healthy, sustainable plant food!

Nausica and friends collecting coffee grounds in France

Around the World

From the Bay Area, this project has expanded to central California, Los Angeles, Maryland, New York, and even France! We hope to continue spreading environmental awareness and encouraging collective climate action everywhere through our community initiative.