At 1860 Coffee + Food, we love a good burger, a solid cup of coffee, and a full house. But behind every great dine-in moment is a not-so-glamorous reality:

Waste. And lots of it.

On average, the pioneer 1860 Coffee + Food branch alone goes through around 3,000 plastic cups every single month. From a business standpoint, that's normal. Efficient, even.

From an environmental standpoint? That's terrifying.

The Plastic Problem We Can't Ignore

Here's the hard truth: One plastic cup takes at least 200 years to degrade. And even then, it never truly disappears. Plastic is now everywhere—in our seas, mountains, our neighborhoods, even in the food we eat (in a recent study, experts have detected microplastics in blood samples). Some even believe this could be one of the reasons why our generation faces more illnesses and shorter lifespans.

So We Put On Our Superhero Cape

This is where 1860Cares comes in. Instead of letting our waste contribute to the problem, we decided to make the most out of it for the environment and the community.

Through our partnership with Campo Vida Agricultural Learning Center, we collect, wash, sanitize, and donate:

• All used plastic cups from dine-in orders
• Empty plastic syrup and sauce bottles
• Spent coffee grounds from our daily extractions

How Our "Waste" Gets a Second Life

Thanks to Campo Vida’s dedication and creativity:

• Used plastic cups are repurposed as containers for hydroponic systems and plugs for starting seedlings.
• Empty syrup & sauce bottles are repurposed to store organic fertilizers and as components for self-irrigating planters.
• Spent coffee grounds are incorporated into the soil as a natural fertilizer.

What once held coffee, sauces, and drinks now helps grow food. From café waste to farm tools… now that's a glow-up!

Why This Matters (And Why Your Order Matters Too)

Every time you dine with us, you're doing more than enjoying A Timeless Taste of good food and great coffee. You're:

• Supporting sustainable farming practices
• Helping reduce plastic waste
• Contributing to environmental awareness

Your money doesn't just help our business grow… it helps good ideas spread!

With Gratitude to Campo Vida

We'd like to extend our deepest appreciation to Campo Vida Agricultural Learning Center. Their commitment to sustainability, education, and environmental responsibility inspires us to do better every single day.

They remind us that change doesn't always start big. Sometimes, it starts with something as small as a used plastic cup.

This Is Just the Beginning

1860Cares isn't a one-time project. It's a promise. A promise that as we grow, we'll continue finding ways to care for our planet.

So the next time you sip your coffee or enjoy a meal at 1860, know this: Your purchase creates impact. And together, one cup at a time, we’re choosing to care.