Rekafee participated in International Café & Beverage Show (ICBS) co-organised with MYFood 2026, a prominent food and beverage exhibition held from 7–9 May 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. ICBS is one of Malaysia’s largest dedicated café and beverage trade exhibitions, focused entirely on the café industry.
While MYFood expo championed the “Slow Food” movement, advocating for food that is good, clean, and fair, while promoting sustainable agriculture, food security, and authentic Malaysian culinary heritage. ICBS focussed on “Elevating café culture through innovation, connection, and beverage diversity.”
During the exhibition, Rekafee took the opportunity to raise awareness about plastic waste and environmental sustainability. The company also introduced its innovative biocompostable bags made from spent coffee grounds, showcasing a sustainable approach to reducing waste and promoting circular economy practices.
Participants were taught to identify the importance of sourcing for actual biocompostable materials such as :
1. SIRIM ECO 001:2018 — Eco-labelling criteria for biodegradable and compostable plastic and bioplastic in Malaysia.
2. To source genuine waste materials for biocompostable products in order to avoid competing with food resources and supplies.
3. The importance of adopting a circular economy approach throughout the product life cycle from production to waste management; and
4. How sustainable practices can help reduce environmental destruction.
Rekafee is a sustainability-focused initiative that transforms spent coffee grounds collected from local coffee shops into innovative eco-friendly materials. The brand develops products such as straws and plastic bags made from repurposed coffee waste, contributing to waste reduction and circular economy practices.
Rekafee’s products are aligned with Malaysia’s environmental standards and comply with SIRIM ECO 001:2018 — Eco-labelling criteria for biodegradable and compostable plastic and bioplastic, ensuring that its materials meet recognised environmental safety and biodegradability benchmarks.
