The Vollē Golf 'Coffee Tee' is a biodegradable golf tee made of up-cycled coffee grounds and biomaterial. This revolutionary golf tee helps minimise coffee wastage whilst also cutting out wood and plastic from the production process.
The Plastic Problem
Plastic tees can take decades to decompose and leave behind harmful chemicals.
The Wood and Bamboo Problem
Traditional wood and bamboo tee production involves unsustainable harvesting, excessive wastage, and significant transportation, all contributing to a higher carbon footprint.
The Coffee Problem
The coffee supply chain contributes to approximately 1% of the global climate impact. Spent coffee grounds typically end up decomposing in landfills or are burnt for energy, generating greenhouse gases. Every tonne of up cycled coffee helps avert 340 m3 of methane gas, which is equivalent to the emissions produced by driving 66,643 kms in an average passenger vehicle.
The Solution
Vollē Golf has collaborated with GreenUp to collect coffee waste after use and repurpose the materials to produce high-quality golf tees. Biomaterials, such as calcium carbonate, sugar cane, vegetable oil, grain, and ester, are added to increase durability. These materials are biodegradable and harmless to nature. In addition to being sustainably produced, biodegradable, and durable, these tees also have the aroma of your morning coffee.
Environmental responsibility has always been a key pillar in how we think about and develop products at Vollē. Creating a more sustainable golf tee is not the end result; it is a starting point as we seek better solutions for the world we live in.
