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What’s the difference between plastic and metal coffee pods?

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Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. A 2019 report from The Aluminium Association found that consumer recycling rates for aluminium cans in the US was almost 50%, while the industry recycling rate was over 63%. 7 plastics.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

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Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. I also actively participate in the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood program to maintain an ongoing awareness of which species can be sourced safely.

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Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

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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. Making our pods pink was a process!”.

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Why Restaurants Are Switching to Intelligent Packaging

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Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Intelligent packaging provides added appeal to the traditional packaging, making it presentable and appetizing.

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How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters

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The often-cited Brundtland Report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development defines sustainability as meeting “the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs ”. Then read our article on why recycling single-use coffee cups is so difficult. Enjoyed this?

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How do specialty coffee shops filter water for coffee?

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The former is the amount of calcium and magnesium present in water, while the latter is a measurement of the water’s levels of carbonates and bicarbonates. As a general rule of thumb, the ratio of calcium to magnesium in tap water is around 3:1, which generally reflects the balance of these minerals in natural water sources.

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Coffee News Recap, 28 Oct: Flat whites could hit £4 in the UK, former Luckin Coffee CEO launches new Cotti Coffee chain in China & other stories

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Research from UK roaster finds 76% of young consumers believe sustainably-sourced coffee is important. UK’s Cup Neutral launches new 100% recyclable single-wall paper cups. In partnership with Paper Round, each Cup Neutral single-use cup can be fully recycled using the CupCycling scheme.

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