Sustainability
Sustainability is a popular, and often overused, buzzword in the coffee industry. These articles look at the topic from all angles, the good and the bad.
The Cynical Evolution of Coffee Substitutes
We used to grudgingly turn to coffee alternatives in times of turmoil. Now, however, there is a new breed of venture capital-backed substitutes, with a more antagonistic relationship to coffee.
Coffee, Sustainability, and Shifting Perceptions
As the climate crisis comes for coffee, new ideas are needed. But some solutions are already out there—we just need to recognize and embrace them.
Connecting the Dots: Inside the 2023 Coffee Barometer
A conversation with the landmark report's lead author Sjoerd Panhuysen.
Upcycled Coffeewashing
Putting coffee grounds into shoes and luxury watch straps isn't sustainable—it's a distraction.
"Carbon Neutral" Coffee: Climate Accountability or Marketing Spin?
The coffee industry creates emissions and carbon offsets won't save us.
Coffee Farms as Carbon Sinks
Rather than contributing to global heating, as is often claimed, some coffee farms might be a solution.
Trial and Error: Going Organic in Guatemala
How Ana Vizcaino embraced the weeds and transformed Finca Esperanza from a conventional coffee farm to an organic and bird-friendly haven.