Transforming Coffee Grounds into a Sustainable Future

What do we do?

RFINE is revolutionizing the quick service coffee industry by developing technology to sustainably upcycle spent coffee grounds into food-grade ingredients, thereby diverting coffee ground waste from going to landfills and saving retailers money on disposal costs.

We make a big impact.

The Environment.

By redirecting spent coffee grounds from landfills, RFINE is significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional coffee waste disposal methods, making a tangible difference in mitigating climate change.

The Coffee Consumer.

By choosing coffee from RFINE-affiliated shops, consumers are actively participating in a sustainable coffee ecosystem, where every sip contributes to a greener future by supporting the upcycling of coffee grounds into valuable food-grade ingredients.

The Coffee Shop.

Coffee shop owners partnering with RFINE benefit from a reduced environmental impact and lower waste disposal costs, ultimately bolstering their bottom line and reputation as responsible businesses.

“It started with an uncomfortable truth. That over 57 million kilograms of spent coffee grounds are generated worldwide each day. We need to find sustainable ways to upcycle the grounds for the benefit of the planet, the environment, and future generations.”

- Quinn Cavanagh, RFINE Founder

Our Team

Our Advisors

Our Partners

  • Grounds for Health logo

    Grounds for Health

    We are proud to partner with Grounds for Health, an organization dedicated to delivering healthcare to women in coffee-producing regions, with a special focus on cervical cancer prevention. Their work supports the health and sustainability of coffee communities, and we are excited to support this important cause.

    Want to learn more about their mission?
    Watch this video to see the difference they’re making.

Sponsors

  • Invest Nova Scotia Logo

  • Natural Products Canada Logo

  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) Logo

  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada Logo

  • National Research Council Canada Logo

  • Divert Nova Scotia Logo

  • Springboard Atlantic Logo

  • Bioenterprise Logo

  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Logo

  • Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub Logo

  • Mitacs Logo

  • Learnsphere Logo

  • Co-founders co-working

  • RFINE's 1st birthday

  • Team building

  • Foodtech Atlantic Panel, Digby NB

  • RFINE's 2nd birthday

  • Team BBQ Photo

    Team BBQ

  • Food and Beverage Atlantic Conference 2024

  • 2024 CIFST Conference