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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

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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. While some modern roasters now include built-in air recycling systems, older models typically emit these gases into the atmosphere.

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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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Finnish brand Rens produces hoodies made using recycled coffee grounds. Each hoodie is produced using 43 cups of used coffee grounds, as well as recycled plastic and bamboo. Certification body 4C publishes first Approach & Impact report. Pret A Manger joins coffee capsule recycling scheme. Fri, 1 Apr.