Tag Archives: Sustainability

The Cup Fund has launched – seeking new ideas for coffee cup recycling

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

Disposable coffee cups have recently been in the news again. This time it’s because of a new effort to try and increase coffee cup recycling – The Cup Fund –  a £1 million funding scheme to kick start some ideas … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Coffee Festival highlights

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

A slightly delayed post that I have been meaning to write for a while about the Birmingham Coffee Festival that was held back in June. Last year saw the first coffee festival held in the Custard Factory in Birmingham, and this … Continue reading →

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How to make your coffee shop more sustainable – an infographic

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

One of the areas of the coffee and coffee shop industries I am interested in is sustainability and how different businesses approach it. Espresso Works, a coffee equipment business based on Australia has recently produced an infographic exploring some of … Continue reading →

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New publication: Fostering sustainable behaviour in retail – looking beyond the coffee cup

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

The environmental issues associated with disposable coffee cups has become the focus of attention for many businesses, government, the media and the public. I have written about the issue on the cafespaces blog a number of times too, but more … Continue reading →

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Rise of the reusables: steps towards sustainability in coffee cup use

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

It is estimated that around 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away in the UK, or around 5,000 every minute. In 2017 the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launched an inquiry to explore the scale of the issue … Continue reading →

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The London Coffee Festival 2018: Highlights

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

From 12th-15th April, the Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch hosts the London Coffee Festival. I had originally expected not to attend this year due to our new arrival, but in a last minute change of plans decided to go with … Continue reading →

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Why coffee festivals are good for cities, consumers and the coffee industry

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

It’s that time of year again when thousands of coffee professionals and coffee lovers are drawn to London for the annual London Coffee Festival, which is once again held in the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. The festival first … Continue reading →

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Switching cups: Coffee festivals tackling disposable coffee cups

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

Coffee festivals have become important events in the coffee calendar for both professionals and coffee consumers alike. Growing numbers of visitors to these festivals across the country has inevitably led to large volumes of disposable coffee cups being used in … Continue reading →

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Thinking about the ‘waves’ of coffee

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

A couple of weeks ago I was giving a lecture about the economics of the coffee industry as part of an international business module. At one point I ended up discussing the so-called ‘waves of coffee’ and how they relate … Continue reading →

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Considering standards and certifications in the coffee industry

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

Recently I’ve been exploring more of the coffee industry focusing on the production side of the industry, and in particular thinking about the role of standards and certifications (and alternatives) for fostering a more sustainable approach to coffee growing. Growing … Continue reading →

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