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How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters

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Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow , it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as possible. What does “sustainable” really mean?

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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. It also features reheating instructions for takeaway and home delivery services.

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

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And which is more sustainable? Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. Figures from the European Aluminium Association estimate that in 2015, the aluminium can recycling rate for Europe was over 76%. Which is stronger?

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Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

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But as demand for more sustainable products in the coffee industry increases, the number of alternatives for plastic capsules is also rising. You may also like our article on whether coffee capsules can be sustainable. This has been the main driving force behind the emerging sustainable pods market.

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Coffee News Recap, 25 Mar: World of Coffee 2022 moves to Milan, Nespresso files lawsuit against Peet’s & other stories

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The year-long programme covers money management, sustainable farming practices, and gender equity to local communities – including coffee farmers. The researchers will present their findings at the spring ACS meeting. million) in recyclable coffee packaging production. Peet’s Coffee has declined to comment. billion (US $1.2

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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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The partnership, which aims to “promote more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive livelihoods for coffee-growing communities” in the two countries will focus primarily on supporting women coffee producers. Research from UK roaster finds 76% of young consumers believe sustainably-sourced coffee is important.

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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. Recycling cartridges Matteo also explains that making water filtration more sustainable often depends on optimising systems.

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