Kara's Cupcakes

we are green
sustainable ingredients We source local and organic ingredients for our cupcakes.

environmentally friendly packaging Our signature pink boxes are made custom for our bakeries and are both compostable and recyclable. The utensils, cups, napkins and bags we use are also compostable.

green build out Our bakeries are designed and built to green certification standards. Green elements include:

• bamboo and plywood cabinetry, sustainable and Forest Stewardship Certified (FSC)
• all adhesives used in construction and installation are formaldehyde free
• Corian countertops certified by Greenguard Environmental Institute
• all paints, sealers and finishes contain zero volatile organic compounds (ZERO VOC)
• title 24 energy compliance and energy star appliances.

green cleaning We are proud to use biodegradable cleaning products from San Francisco based Method and Oakland based Greenworks line from Clorox.

landfill reduction We divert the majority of waste from landfills by virtue of comprehensive recycling and composting.

delivery fleet We operate a delivery fleet comprised exclusively of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV). Operating four separate bakeries throughout the Bay Area allows us to deliver the freshest cupcakes to you on short notice via the most efficient routing.