Biffa children's book made from recycled coffee cups goes on sale at Manchester Museum

Whitney the Wasteater and the Wrong Bite is a rhyming story that helps children understand the importance of recycling and make positive environmental choices. Fittingly, the book is printed on paper made from 100% recycled coffee cups using James Cropper's innovative CupCycling process. 

Each copy contains the equivalent of 15 used coffee cups that have been transformed into high-quality paper, giving readers a real-world example of the circular economy in action. 

The book is available in the Manchester Museum shop alongside the museum's Human Natures exhibition, which runs until November 1 and explores how modern life can disconnect people from nature and the impact everyday choices have on the environment. 

The placement is a natural fit for Biffa's educational children's character, Whitney the Wasteater, whose adventures are designed to make recycling and sustainability accessible and engaging for young readers. 

By turning discarded coffee cups into a children's book, the project demonstrates how materials that might otherwise be thrown away can be given a valuable second life. It also helps children see recycling not as an abstract concept, but as something they can hold in their hands. 

The collaboration between Biffa, James Cropper and Manchester Museum brings together environmental education, innovation and sustainability, encouraging families to think differently about waste and resources. 

With growing interest in helping children learn about environmental issues, Whitney the Wasteater and the Wrong Bite offers a fun and practical introduction to recycling while showcasing the real-world benefits of a circular economy. 

The book is available now from Manchester Museum.