In this episode, host Sam Bauman sits down with Melissa Seeley, co-founder of Good To Go Cups, an innovative business tackling the enormous waste problem of single-use coffee cups. Melissa and her business partner Michelle developed a circular system using compostable polymer cups that can be reused multiple times before being ground down and made into new cups. Their elegant business model makes sustainability accessible to both coffee shops and customers through a simple app-based membership program. With a background in recycling and sustainability initiatives, Melissa brings deep expertise to this mission-driven venture. She shares insights on developing their product, building relationships with coffee shops, and the challenges of changing consumer behavior. Learn how this Twin Cities-based company is expanding across the country and making it easier for coffee lovers to reduce waste one cup at a time.

Guest Info

• Business: Good To Go Cups
• Guest: Melissa Seeley (she/her)
• Links: Website • Instagram

Community Shoutout

• Business: 16ozDays
• Links: Website • Instagram

Other Links:

• Reuse Minnesota
• Ellen McArthur Foundation

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Host & Show Info

• Host Name: Sam Bauman (she/her)
• About the Host: Sam is the President of Mellowlark Labs, a Twin Cities-based small business consulting agency. She has a masters degree in counseling psychology, a field she worked in for several years before applying her skills in business, and is certified in Organization Development.

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Sound Editing By: Adam Rondeau
Podcast Art By: Andy Bauman (website)