The aroma of freshly ground coffee in the morning, a hot cup, the chill, and the tranquility… But what happens to the coffee grounds after we’ve consumed them?
Most of us discard them without a second thought, right? However, what appears to be insignificant waste contains a secret value that few people are aware of, and with the winter cold, you may be using these leftovers in an environmentally friendly manner to save a little money.
We’ll teach you about the unknown uses of used coffee grounds so you know you’re throwing away something precious. Join us!
Coffee instead of salt, what?
When the temperature drops, it starts to snow, and the sidewalks become covered in snow, we normally use salt to clean the route, right?
However, you may be unaware that this procedure has numerous negatives, including harm to your shoes’ soles and materials! So what should we do? This is where ground coffee comes in: its gritty texture provides a natural and effective alternative that does not harm the soles.
Simply sprinkle ground coffee on icy surfaces to speed up the melting process. Furthermore, it is an inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to recycle the remnants of your daily coffee!
How can I prepare my coffee grounds?
To avoid problems like mold or bad odours, properly prepare the coffee before using it. The technique is really straightforward, which we will describe to you below:
- Store the coffee grounds in a clean, dry container after drinking your drink (you can store them for several days even!)
- Spread the ground coffee on a flat surface covered with absorbent paper or newspaper. Leave it in a warm, well-ventilated place until it is completely dry.
- Once dry, store it in an airtight jar to keep it ready for use in the winter.
Are there other uses for coffee?
Of course. Coffee isn’t just for melting ice; coffee grounds can be utilized for a variety of purposes around the house, and we’ve included more ways to repurpose your leftover coffee below!
- For your plants: if you don’t know yet, coffee contains nutrients rich in nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, so it will be an excellent option to fertilize your plants naturally.
- For pests: sprinkling coffee grounds around your plants or near drains will make ants and slugs not want to come closer.
- Give skincare a try! If you mix ground coffee with a little coconut oil, you will create a natural exfoliant that will revitalize your skin and improve your circulation. Try it and tell us!
- Have you ever tried adding coffee to a hair mask? You’ll be amazed by its antioxidant benefits and it will leave you hair full of shine.
- You can also prepare small bags with the grounds and cool them, you will see how the caffeine makes those bags that we try to hide under makeup disappear a little!
Recycling coffee grounds, as you can see, is not only beneficial, but also a method to decrease waste and help the environment in small ways, such as by applying them on plants.
So, the next time you’re sipping a hot cup of coffee on a cold day, remember that you can do “good” with the leftovers, from taking care of yourself to caring for your plants.
And did you know about the benefits hiding behind your cup of coffee? We are confident that from now on, you will think twice before throwing coffee grounds, both for yourself and the environment!!
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