Comments on: World’s Most Sustainable Coffee? http://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/ Business, Better. Since 2005 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Cupping with Roastmaster Randy Wirth | Park City Museumhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-82100 Cupping with Roastmaster Randy Wirth | Park City Museum Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:19:48 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-82100 [...] Learn more about Caffe Ibis and their sustainable coffee. [...] [...] Learn more about Caffe Ibis and their sustainable coffee. [...]

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]]> By: rodericrineharthttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-40238 rodericrinehart Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:31:04 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-40238 I wonder what the future of coffee (as well as tea and chocolate) is in a post-petroleum or Peak Oil world. Humans will not be extinct, but "gas" at 10X the price will effect every person and force us to be local in almost all aspects. However, ancient societies traded spices and other goods across thousands of miles well before oil, cars, semis, rail, and planes - so it can be done. But can it be done on our scale? I wonder what the future of coffee (as well as tea and chocolate) is in a post-petroleum or Peak Oil world. Humans will not be extinct, but “gas” at 10X the price will effect every person and force us to be local in almost all aspects. However, ancient societies traded spices and other goods across thousands of miles well before oil, cars, semis, rail, and planes – so it can be done. But can it be done on our scale?

]]> By: rodericrineharthttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-38320 rodericrinehart Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:31:04 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-38320 I wonder what the future of coffee (as well as tea and chocolate) is in a post-petroleum or Peak Oil world. Humans will not be extinct, but "gas" at 10X the price will effect every person and force us to be local in almost all aspects. However, ancient societies traded spices and other goods across thousands of miles well before oil, cars, semis, rail, and planes - so it can be done. But can it be done on our scale? I wonder what the future of coffee (as well as tea and chocolate) is in a post-petroleum or Peak Oil world. Humans will not be extinct, but “gas” at 10X the price will effect every person and force us to be local in almost all aspects. However, ancient societies traded spices and other goods across thousands of miles well before oil, cars, semis, rail, and planes – so it can be done. But can it be done on our scale?

]]> By: Coffee Clubhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-27080 Coffee Club Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:18:34 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-27080 I'm suppose to answer the 1st question on this article but as far as I read it the author answer his own question. I'm suppose to answer the 1st question on this article but as far as I read it the author answer his own question.

]]> By: Deninehttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-9327 Denine Tue, 26 May 2009 16:46:28 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-9327 I am the Marketing Administrator for Ecoverde Coffee‚Ñ¢, a new line of sustainable Coffees from a Buffalo, NY company, McCullagh Coffee.<p> The new line is 100% Rainforest Alliance‚Ñ¢ Certified Coffee, packaged in 3rd party certified, 100% carbon neutral packaging. This packaging is 100% biodegradable and compostable. The package can be composted in both home-based and industrial composting operations. The packaging meets both European and American Composting standards (EN13432:2000 and ASTM D6400)<p> Currently this coffee is available for institutions requiring cases of coffee per month. </p></p> I am the Marketing Administrator for Ecoverde Coffee‚Ñ¢, a new line of sustainable Coffees from a Buffalo, NY company, McCullagh Coffee.

The new line is 100% Rainforest Alliance‚Ñ¢ Certified Coffee, packaged in 3rd party certified, 100% carbon neutral packaging. This packaging is 100% biodegradable and compostable. The package can be composted in both home-based and industrial composting operations. The packaging meets both European and American Composting standards (EN13432:2000 and ASTM D6400)

Currently this coffee is available for institutions requiring cases of coffee per month.

]]> By: Jimhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-9326 Jim Wed, 20 May 2009 18:27:35 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-9326 At the risk of self-promoting, I'll mention my own company, Muddy Dog Roasting Company in Morrisville, NC. Certifications, and even the coffees themselves, are not the entire story. We do buy ethical, sustainable coffees (e.g., Fair Trade Certified, Rainforest Alliance, etc), including a semi-forest Ethiopian I source directly where 40% of the profits are returned to growers (yet not Fair Trade Certified, beginning to understand?). We roast on one of the most eco-friendly roasting machines in the world, with zero emissions out the stack and 94% less energy consumption than conventional roasters. We bag in biodegradable, compostable bags. If you are in Central North Carolina, come by our roastery for a tour and some cupping! At the risk of self-promoting, I’ll mention my own company, Muddy Dog Roasting Company in Morrisville, NC. Certifications, and even the coffees themselves, are not the entire story. We do buy ethical, sustainable coffees (e.g., Fair Trade Certified, Rainforest Alliance, etc), including a semi-forest Ethiopian I source directly where 40% of the profits are returned to growers (yet not Fair Trade Certified, beginning to understand?). We roast on one of the most eco-friendly roasting machines in the world, with zero emissions out the stack and 94% less energy consumption than conventional roasters. We bag in biodegradable, compostable bags. If you are in Central North Carolina, come by our roastery for a tour and some cupping!

]]> By: Scott Cooneyhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-9325 Scott Cooney Wed, 13 May 2009 16:50:16 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-9325 Awesome, Peggy, thanks for the info! Awesome, Peggy, thanks for the info!

]]> By: Peggyhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-9324 Peggy Wed, 13 May 2009 14:10:52 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-9324 Most sustainable coffee I know is Ruta Maya out of Austin, TX. Their Ruta Maya Organic Coffee is triple-certified and was named one of the top ten coffee bars in the United States by Food & Wine Magazine. And, no, I do not work with or for them. Most sustainable coffee I know is Ruta Maya out of Austin, TX. Their Ruta Maya Organic Coffee is triple-certified and was named one of the top ten coffee bars in the United States by Food & Wine Magazine.
And, no, I do not work with or for them.

]]> By: Paul Jacobshttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-9323 Paul Jacobs Tue, 12 May 2009 14:41:09 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-9323 There are considerations beyond the farm, of course, but it is hard to eliminate the obvious first step in sustainability. Buying a cup of Folgers from a locally owned coffee shop that uses wind power and gives you a mug discount for bringing your own cup is still buying a cup of Folgers. There are considerations beyond the farm, of course, but it is hard to eliminate the obvious first step in sustainability. Buying a cup of Folgers from a locally owned coffee shop that uses wind power and gives you a mug discount for bringing your own cup is still buying a cup of Folgers.

]]> By: Jen Boyntonhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-9322 Jen Boynton Tue, 12 May 2009 11:30:28 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-9322 I have a sinking suspicion that the coffee trade is still not great to support, no matter how many certifications your brew has. In the grand scheme of things, it's certainly better than my air travel habit, but, as you point out, the industry is fraught with potential for human and environmental degradation, and these certifications are only as good as the enforcers. I look forward to reading more analysis (over my Peet's fair trade, of course). I have a sinking suspicion that the coffee trade is still not great to support, no matter how many certifications your brew has.
In the grand scheme of things, it’s certainly better than my air travel habit, but, as you point out, the industry is fraught with potential for human and environmental degradation, and these certifications are only as good as the enforcers. I look forward to reading more analysis (over my Peet’s fair trade, of course).

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/comment-page-1/#comment-9321 Anonymous Tue, 12 May 2009 09:37:08 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2009/05/worlds-most-sustainable-coffee/#comment-9321 I think it's funny how many ways there are to measure coffee's sustainability. Off the top of my head: 1) "Fair" pay for workers (whatever that means) 2) Organic - no pesticides 3) Shade Grown 4) Political status of the country it comes from 5) Bought from your local vs Starbucks 6) Does the company or farm practice active stewardship of the land? 7) does the company treat customers/employees nicely? 8) Give 10cents back for reusable cup? I guess people who care about this stuff drink a lot of coffee. Heck, I've got a cup of Alterra Fair trade right here. I think it’s funny how many ways there are to measure coffee’s sustainability. Off the top of my head:
1) “Fair” pay for workers (whatever that means)
2) Organic – no pesticides
3) Shade Grown
4) Political status of the country it comes from
5) Bought from your local vs Starbucks
6) Does the company or farm practice active stewardship of the land?
7) does the company treat customers/employees nicely?
8) Give 10cents back for reusable cup?
I guess people who care about this stuff drink a lot of coffee. Heck, I’ve got a cup of Alterra Fair trade right here.

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