Thanks to photogenic food, exceptional coffee, and an encouragingly laid-back atmosphere, Aussie-style cafés are proliferating across America. But while most such spots take pride in being one-offs, Bluestone Lane is a fast-growing chain that hopes to develop close local followings.

An educational initiative by Australian activist Anna Warren is pushing to add cigarette-packet style warnings on disposable coffee cups to remind people they are harming the environment. The move hopes to shift Aussie coffee drinkers away from one-use disposables and towards reusable vessels.

As Australians become more aware of the impact that plastic waste has on the environment, they’re looking for ways to make a difference. Viva la Cup, a reusable coffee cup network, is taking action on the problem of single-use cups – but how can it address the value-action gap among consumers?

The number of Americans drinking a cup of coffee every day has risen between 2016 and 2017. People in the US are increasingly seeking regular caffeine kicks, but instead of reaching for instant, they are opting for gourmet and espresso-based beverages.