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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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When carried out effectively, a circular economy minimises environmental impact. To find out more about a circular economy model in coffee, I spoke with Mark Zhou, founder of sustainable packaging company MTPak Coffee. Read on to find out what he had to say. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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Skip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact

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At current rates of production, plastic pollution in the ocean will outweigh fish pound-for-pound by 2050. As a restaurant, real dedication to solving the plastic waste problem is going to take a bigger commitment than just straws. The intention behind National Skip the Straw Day on Feb. Going Beyond the Straw.

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How can you reduce emissions during coffee roasting?

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To find out more, I spoke with Production Engineer at roaster manufacturer IMF , Lorenzo Mosca, and Australian Sales Manager at IMF, Will Notaras. In fact, some roasters are obliged to carry out these tests based on laws in their respective countries.”. You can test emissions from roasters using a flue gas analyser,” Will tells me.

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How has robusta production in Nicaragua developed in recent years?

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To find out, I spoke with four people at one of the biggest global green coffee importers, Mercon Coffee Group. This is especially pertinent considering that robusta is much more climate-resilient than arabica. You may also like our article on whether coffee roasters should add robusta to blends if arabica prices increase.

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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

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To find out how we can acknowledge and begin to resolve environmental issues in coffee production, I spoke with three industry experts. This is especially concerning, as experts are already predicting that if carbon emissions remain as they are now, by 2050 as much as half of all global arabica-growing land could be unsuitable.

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Can coffee shops make carbon-neutral espresso?

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To find out more, I spoke to Francesco Bolasco, Products and Innovation Project Manager at Dalla Corte. However, it can take years for a company to develop and implement their own carbon reduction project. There are many ways for coffee businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. Read on for more of his insight.

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Coffee News Recap, 1 Apr: Research finds coffee may increase life expectancy, ICO supports producer living wage programme & other stories

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Re:co Symposium 2022 to take place from 6 to 7 April. London Coffee Festival takes place at the Truman Brewery. Amsterdam Coffee Festival and Dutch National Coffee Championships take place. The competition and auction will take place in April, with the winners announced in May. Take a look. Thu, 31 Mar. Fri, 1 Apr.