About Coffeeco
Located at 10 Patron Klaous in Patra, Coffeeco cosmetic lab leads Greece’s sustainable skincare innovation. Founded by Dr. Alexis Pantziaros and Marios Vlachogiannis in 2018, the lab transforms coffee waste into:
- Microbiome-enhancing skincare ingredients
- Bio-based plastics with 15% coffee-derived fiber
- Upcycled active compounds for cosmetics
Through advanced waste management processes, Coffeeco converts 1.9kg of coffee waste into 10kg of active ingredients or 6.5kg of bio-based materials, addressing the 95% waste rate in coffee production.
Frequently asked questions
Coffeeco transforms coffee waste into two product categories:
- Skincare ingredients
- Active ingredients for cosmetics
- Microbiome-enhancing compounds
- Antioxidant extracts
- Bio-based materials
- Plastic compounds with 15% coffee-derived fiber
- Petrochemical alternatives
- Sustainable packaging materials
The transformation process converts 1.9kg of coffee waste into either 10kg of active ingredients or 6.5kg of bio-based plastic.
Coffeeco utilizes these technologies and processes:
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These processes align with circular economy principles and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Coffeeco operates within the global coffee waste management sector:
- Market scope
- 40 million tons annual coffee biowaste potential
- 95% coffee fruit recovery capability
- International ingredient distribution
- Processing capabilities
- Coffee waste collection networks
- Transformation facilities
- Quality control laboratories
The company processes coffee industry byproducts through established collection and transformation channels.
More details about Coffeeco
Transforming coffee waste into sustainable solutions
Founded in 2018 by Chemical Engineering experts Dr. Alexis Pantziaros and Marios Vlachogiannis, Coffeeco operates as a cosmetic lab and innovation center in Patra, Greece. The company specializes in waste upcycling, turning coffee industry by-products into valuable materials.
Innovative waste transformation process
Located at 10 Patron Klaous, Patra, Coffeeco’s facility transforms coffee waste through an efficient conversion process. For every 1.9kg of coffee waste, the lab produces either 10kg of upcycled coffee active ingredient or 6.5kg of bio-based plastic.
Product development and research
- Development of microbiome-enhancing skincare formulations
- Creation of sustainable plastic compounds with coffee-derived organic fiber
- Clinical testing of anti-acne and antioxidant properties
Environmental impact and circular economy
As one of Greece’s leading sustainable innovation centers, Coffeeco addresses a significant industry challenge: the 95% waste rate in coffee fruit processing after espresso production. The lab’s bio-based plastics contain up to 15% coffee-derived organic fiber, reducing reliance on petrochemical materials.
Market potential and scale
Operating from its Patra headquarters, Coffeeco is positioned to tap into a global market with 40 million tons of coffee biowaste available for transformation. The company’s location in Greece provides strategic access to both European and Mediterranean markets.
Services and applications
- Sustainable skincare product development
- Bio-based plastic manufacturing
- Waste management consulting
- Research and development in coffee waste transformation
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