Working Towards UN Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are the global blueprint for addressing the challenges we face as a collective and “achieving a better and more sustainable future for all”.
At CapeCup, we believe in doing all we can to build a responsible business, and we are proud to share the various SDGs that we are working towards to contribute to a better future for people and the environment.
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
We offer sustainable packaging made from sugar cane, bamboo paper, and PLA.
As a member of Fibre Circle, a recognised PRO, we help prevent recyclable products from ending up in South African landfills.
SDG 13: Climate action
Our Cape Town factory invests in energy-efficient technologies to reduce our carbon footprint.
Many of our products are recyclable, reusable, compostable, and biodegradable.
SDG 14: Life below water
We’re committed to reducing plastic waste and giving customers the choice to purchase our range of marine degradable products.
SDG 15: Life on land
CapeCup and BioAfrica products use FSC®-C161782 certified sustainable wood and paper.
BioAfrica range offers sustainable, biodegradable, and compostable products.
Purchases contribute to tree planting through our partnership with Greenpop.
ADDITIONAL GOALS WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS WITH OUR NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACTORY
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation (water-saving efforts)