Rice husk has been used as insulating material for cold storage for many years in places around the world and it is available locally. Rice husk is has even been used for wall and roof insulation. Who would have thought using a rice by product could create the perfect cup? 

Pour your fresh hot morning coffee or favorite berry smoothie in Ecovana's light weight Rice Husky Travel Cups. Enjoy every sip in this perfect plastic-free swap!

• Biodegradable 
• 300 ML 
• Washable 
• Reusable
• Can withstand temperatures of -30ºC to 120ºC
• Lightweight for travel
• Perfect for snacks, soup, coffee, smoothies on the go

Rice husks are the hard protective coverings of rice grains which are separated from the grains during milling process. Rice husk is an abundantly available waste material in all rice producing countries, and it contains about 30%–50% of organic carbon. In the course of a typical milling process, the husks are removed from the raw grain to reveal whole brown rice which upon further milling to remove the bran layer will yield white rice. Current rice production in the world is estimated to be 700 million tons. Rice husk constitutes about 20% of the weight of rice and its composition is as follows: cellulose (50%), lignin (25%–30%), silica (15%–20%), and moisture (10%–15%). Bulk density of rice husk is low and lies in the range 90–150 kg/m3. Also contains Biodegradable PLA ("polylactic acid") material to help for added durability.

By making this easy swap, you'll be saving an average of 672 single-use coffee cups

Did you know: According to Zero Waste Canada, of the 14 billion cups of coffee consumed by very jittery Canadians every year, 35 percent are served in single-use cups.