Image of coffee pouring into an Uppercup, aligning perfectly under the spout, highlighting Grounded Goods’ precision-designed, reusable coffee cups for eco-conscious cafes and businesses

OUR STORY

Eco-friendly, Australian Reusables eliminating single-use plastic waste.

About US

At Grounded Goods, we are a female-led, B-Corp certified, and Australian-made company dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly, and sustainable products.

Our mission is to lead the transition to a zero-waste economy by offering high-quality reusable solutions that eliminate single-use plastics and reduce waste.

Grounded Goods is commited to

  • Our Commitment to the Planet

    We care deeply about the environment, which is why we prioritise sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing processes. From the high-quality, BPA and BPS-free Tritan used in our coffee cups and water bottles to our 100% recycled Australian-made packaging, every decision we make is with the planet in mind. Our reusable systems also help companies implement effective waste minimization programs, reducing the need for single-use plastics and making it easy to adopt reusables.
  • Our Australian-Made Products

    At Grounded Goods, we take pride in producing 100% Australian-made products, from design to manufacturing, all within a close local radius. By operating within Australia, we maintain strict control over our supply chain, ensuring sustainability, ethical practices, and local job creation, particularly for women from refugee backgrounds. Our products are not only functional and beautifully designed but also manufactured with the highest environmental and health standards in mind.
  • Locally Sourced, Thoughtfully Designed

    Every product we create is born from a dedication to reducing waste. Our innovative Uppercup features a double-wall design, keeping your coffee hot and your fingers cool. It's made with minimal components that are easy to replace or recycle, meaning you can extend the life of your products and reduce the need for new resources. We offer replacement parts to make sure your investment is long-lasting and sustainable.
Australian Made logo on Grounded Goods’ About Us page, symbolizing our commitment to locally crafted, high-quality homewares tailored for sustainable corporate and cafe partnerships
Founders of Grounded Goods – leaders in sustainable, Australian-made reusable products Felicity Ford and Claudine Fessey

Australian Innovation

Since 2016, Felicity Ford & Claudine Fessey have proudly offered exceptional service through Australian design and manufacturing, providing innovative and circular product lines. All of our products are locally designed and manufactured in Australia, staying within a 25 km radius.

Our hero product, the Uppercup, was developed by Melbourne barista James McKay, delivering the perfect cup that’s both practical and stylish.

By choosing to manufacture locally, we’re committed to supporting our community, including employing women from refugee backgrounds, creating jobs, and making a positive impact on both the environment and society.

We believe in beautiful and practical design and corporate transparency. This translates into every aspect of our business. We actively minimise the negative impacts of our operations and manufacturing.

Grounded Goods Melbourne warehouse – facility for sustainable production and storage of eco-friendly, reusable products

Sustainability and Circular Economy

As a B-Corp, we meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. We carefully select materials, products, and partners that share our core values of sustainability, ethics, and transparency.

We believe in closing the loop—our products are designed for longevity, with replaceable components to ensure minimal waste. When your Uppercup reaches the end of its life, we recycle it into new products, such as the innovative Uppercup+.

Diagram showing how Grounded Goods products are collected, recycled, and repurposed into new sustainable items, supporting eco-friendly business practices

Zero-Waste and Recycling

We believe in a future without waste. Through our Uppercup+ program, old Uppercups are repurposed to create new ones, ensuring no product ends up in a landfill. This closed-loop recycling system is key to our vision of a zero-waste world. Our packaging is also entirely made from recycled cardboard, further reducing our environmental footprint.

By choosing Grounded Goods, you’re not just choosing a product—you’re joining a movement toward a more sustainable, eco-conscious lifestyle. Together, we can eliminate single-use plastics and protect the planet for future generations.

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