Hunu (a collapsible silicone coffee cup)

Hunu is a collapsible coffee cup. Silicone is made from sand and fossil fuels, but it lasts for years, doesn’t leach into drinks, and is easy to recycle.

Silicone is flexible, so don’t squeeze the cup when filled with hot liquids, to avoid scalds. When placing the lid on the cup, hold the rim with one hand, and press lid on with the other. Do not put the lid on without holding the rim, as the cup could collapse.

We like Sanctuary Coffee (profits help animal sanctuaries!) NHS says that it’s best to avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing (or no more than 2 cups of weak tea daily – or 1 cup of mild coffee or cola). 

Use a sink strainer to catch coffee grounds (and tea leaves) to prevent them clogging sinks. Just bin grounds, as the acidity could harm compost worms.

These coffee cups fold down concertina-style to a small disc, so they are perfect to pop in your bag, pocket or glovebox. The snug leak-resistant lid has a covered drinking hole. This cup is safe for the dishwasher, freezer and microwave, and can also be used for cold drinks.

The lid and plug are made from recycled plastic, and this company are working on a solution to make it easy to recycle, though it still saves on disposable plastic cups. You can also buy a version with an integrated straw.