Pokito
Pokito is a type of collapsible, reusable coffee cup designed by Canadian inventor Andrew Brooks in the United Kingdom. The cup is manufactured in England. Brooks is marketing the Pokito cup though his company, Pocket Enterprises UK, and has started a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to fund initial production.
The cup adjusts to three sizes.[1][2] It flattens to about 4.5 cm in height when not in use, and so can be stored in a pocket or purse.[3] Remaining dregs of coffee are kept inside without leakage.[4][5]
The pokito is designed to reduce the usage of disposable cups.[6] It also saves energy if the cup is used more than 15 times.[7] [8] It is made of a rubbery plastic called thermoplastic elastomer which is FDA approved.[9]
By November, 2016 Brooks had raised £51,000, four times more than the original Kickstarter goal.[10]
References
- ↑ "Is creating a reusable coffee cup a planet saver or a mug's game? Wells". Toronto Star, October 12, 2016, page B6.
- ↑ "Coffee shop in Abingdon tackles waste with reusable cups". Oxford Mail, 17 Oct 2016 / Sophie Grubb
- ↑ "Pokito' is a New Solution to Disposable Coffee Cup Waste". Trend Hunter, Katherine Pendrill, Aug 2, 2016
- ↑ "Collapsible coffee cup could save tax and trees". The Times, Tom Whipple, Science Editor, October 14 2016
- ↑ "The reusable coffee cup you can squash up and put in your bag". Daily Mail, Sean Poulter, 5 November 2016
- ↑ "Collapsible coffee cup could save tax and trees". International Communicaffe, October 19, 2016
- ↑ "A Coffee Cup That Fits In Your Pocket". The Food Rush, September 20, 2016
- ↑ "Cup debate continues". Food Chain magazine, Issue 188, October 2016. page 15.
- ↑ "Pokito, the adorable pocket-sized reusable cup". Plug-In, Nov. 12, 2016
- ↑ "‘Pokito’ Foldable Coffee Cup Is Great News For The Planet (And Mornings)". The Huffington Post UK. 22/11/2016 Natasha Hinde