Vietnamese migrants use Finland's coffee obsession to save the planet

Jesse Tran with one of his sneakers made from coffee grounds (AP)

Jesse Tran with one of his sneakers made from coffee grounds Source: AP

Every year, around the world, about six million tonnes of used coffee grounds are sent to landfill. As the coffee breaks down, it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming. Two Vietnamese migrants to Finland - arguably the world's most coffee-addicted nation - have found a solution. This is a Russian language content.



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