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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

Perfect Daily Grind

Although it’s estimated that smallholder farmers produce up to 80% of the world’s coffee supply , most of them only grow coffee on 30ha or less – meaning their carbon footprints are minimal compared to larger coffee farms and multinational coffee companies. What about the rest of the supply chain?

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Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

Perfect Daily Grind

Although recyclable capsules are an option for consumers, the waste disposal solutions aren’t always straightforward. Nespresso and Keurig are two of the biggest global coffee capsule manufacturers, producing capsules made from aluminium and recyclable plastic, respectively. Challenges for the compostable pod market.

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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”.

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The New Order: Five Important Focus Areas for Greener Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

One of the largest problems on the hands of restaurant and catering professionals through the unpredictable supply and demand of COVID-19 was food waste. Problems with supply left a deficit of some items and a surplus of others. First Priority: Getting Smarter. Changing consumer demand made it hard to understand how much was too much.

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How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters

Perfect Daily Grind

A 2021 study from University College London found that after the export of coffee, production was responsible for the second-highest total volume of carbon emissions across the supply chain. These range from having B Corp certifications to paying baristas a living wage to using Heylo’s energy-efficient modular espresso machines. “We

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Earth Day, Living With The land

The Wine Knitter

Every country, state, and region has its own rigorous requirements for sustainability and organic farming certifications. Minimizing the environmental impact of Supplies 8. ” All of the Albino Armani vineyards since 2019 have been given the SQNPI certification. All glass, metal, and cardboard are recycled.

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Coffee News Recap, 8 Apr: Coffee prices fall after increasing in 17 consecutive months, ICO drafts new International Coffee Agreement & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The group will include supply chain representatives, as well as academics and environmental organisations. The Living Income Reference Price is offered as guidance for companies wanting to pay living wage incomes in their supply chains. The coffees are sourced from the southern Jizan region. Tue, 5 Apr.

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