EarthKare™ and BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery to Consumer Test the EarthKare Kup™ Sept. 14-16, 2011

Online, September 12, 2011 (Newswire.com) - - EarthKare™ Inc. is pleased to team with BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery for the first consumer tests of the EarthKare Kup™ at all three BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery locations on September 14-16, 2011.

The EarthKare Kup is a hot and cold disposable beverage container that can replace the common coffee cup and lid with a single piece unit. The Kup's revolutionary design represents the first significant change in the way beverages are served in single-use disposable cups in over a century, and was awarded "Best in Show for Innovation" at the 2010 Western Foodservice an Hospitality Expo. The lid locks securely into place with an audible click, and also easily opens for customers to add the ingredients that make their beverages uniquely their own. EarthKare's products use a proprietary resin blend from sustainable sources so that the Kup is biodegradable, compostable, and can also be recycled.

BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery has a loyal customer base, because they are on a never-ending quest to always offer the best: whether it is the best beverage, the best pastry, or the best customer service. They use only certified Fair Trade organic coffee beans, and their made-from-scratch muffins and pastries are made fresh daily using local, natural ingredients whenever possible. EarthKare and BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery share a commitment to the environment, and that's why the two companies have teamed up to test the EarthKare Kup.

According to data from the EPA, disposable, petroleum-based foodservice items make up 10.5% of our nation's waste by weight and can take up to 10,000 years to dissolve. Research indicates that in 2011, Americans will use more than 50 billion hot and cold beverage cups. Glenn Tobias, president and CEO of EarthKare put it this way, saying "This trend is environmentally unsustainable and everyone in the industry who cares about the planet should be focused on minimizing the use of environmentally harmful base materials."

Founded in 2009, EarthKare™ Inc. manufactures and distributes earth-friendly packaging products for the food services industry. BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery has been an established and respected member of the San Luis Obispo business community since 1995.

More information about the companies is available online at www.earthkare.com or www.blackhorsecoffee.com.

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