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New research summary published: The coffee shop industry and the circular economy

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Jennifer Ferreira

There are many different definitions of the circular economy, which at their core have the same thing in common: the reduction of waste, and the movement away from the linear economy which operates on a take-make-consume-throwaway model. Many have recognised … Continue reading →

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Centre for Business in Society White Paper: Seeking Sustainability in the Coffee Shop Industry: Innovations in the Circular Economy

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Jennifer Ferreira

Across many sectors and industries, efforts are being made to be more sustainable, reduce consumption of materials and energy, and in many cases engage in more circular economy practices – reusing materials to create new ones, in turn reducing the … Continue reading →

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Appearance on Keys to the Shop podcast Episode 90

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

Some time ago I was made aware of the Keys to the Shop podcast when listening to the guys from Orange Cactus Coffee. It’s an excellent podcast for those interested in the coffee shop industry. Produced by Chris Deferio this … Continue reading →

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Battling the coffee cup mountain: new government inquiry

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Jennifer Ferreira

Back in July last year I wrote a short article for the Conversation on the issue of coffee cup waste after Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launched his ‘War on Waste’ focusing on coffee cups. I have since revisited this issue to consider … Continue reading →

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Cafes and Sustainability: Gaining stars

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Jennifer Ferreira

A key part of the project I am currently working on explores the extent to which cafés act as community spaces, and the different ways that cafés engage with their local communities. So it was great to see that the … Continue reading →

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