Applying "Reduce. Reuse. Recycle." at Urnex
Rather than focusing solely on end-of-life outcomes for our products, at Urnex, we consider broader means of reducing waste and energy.
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Sierra Wen Xin Yeo
Aug 27, 202112 min read
Power to the Pod!
They’re commonly seen to be a ubiquitous part of the middle-class, suburban lifestyle; an innocuous status symbol that nevertheless...
Ashley Rodriguez
Jul 19, 202119 min read
The Best Plant Milks for Frothing at Home
Milkadamia and Oatly were two of the plant milks tested In the past year, you’ve probably adjusted your coffee-drinking routine. Instead...
Erika Koss
Jun 25, 20214 min read
What To Do with Used Coffee Grounds at Home?
If you’re brewing coffee at home, you can reuse your grinds for many purposes. Here are some ideas.
Ashley Rodriguez
May 25, 20213 min read
What's the Best Material for Coffee Packaging?
Alejandro Escobar, founder and owner of Pare de Dormir, finds value for his business, his customers, and the environment.
Ashley Rodriguez
Apr 21, 20214 min read
Switching to Oat Milk - And Upping Sustainability
The newest Onyx cafe serves oat milk as the default for espresso drinks. What Urnex Ambassador Andrea Allen found were unique solutions...
Erika Koss
Apr 1, 20214 min read
A Business with a Mission: Chepsangor Coffee in Nandi, Kenya
If you’ve heard of the hills of Nandi county, Kenya, it may be thanks to Eliud Kipchoge, a native of this region, who recently became the...
Ashley Rodriguez
Feb 12, 20214 min read
Composting: At Home and in the Cafe
Give your coffee a second life by composting - Rory Van Grol of Ugly Duck Coffee will show you how.
Umeko Motoyoshi
Nov 4, 20207 min read
Digital Coffee Events: A Sustainable Future
MiMo creates a coffee cocktail while competing in The Barista League’s first online season. Still from MiMo’s self-shot video. Events are...
Erika Koss
Oct 23, 20208 min read
Will Travel For Coffee: Sustainability in Global Coffee Travel
How much of our coffee travels is necessary, and do the negative environmental impacts outweigh the benefits?
Umeko Motoyoshi
Sep 8, 20207 min read
Instant Coffee and the Environment
So what is the environmental impact of all this instant? A tough question, given the complex and often opaque value streams involved...
The Biocaf Team
Aug 24, 20206 min read
The Case for Cascara
Hundreds of years ago, the Indigenous Peoples of the American Great Plains were masters of resourcefulness. If a group of hunters managed...
Umeko Motoyoshi
Aug 12, 20206 min read
Proud Mary Chills Out
Once taboo in specialty coffee, the humble freezer is fast gaining acceptance as a viable tool for extending coffee’s shelf life.
Erika Koss
Jul 14, 20206 min read
Partnerships in the Time of COVID: an Example from Kenya
Sacrifice, resilience, and creative partnerships in Kenya amidst COVID-19
Umeko Motoyoshi
Jun 19, 202029 min read
Addressing Anti-Blackness in Specialty Coffee
A sustainable coffee industry requires policies & actions that ensure the financial, emotional & physical well-being of all stakeholders...
Sierra Wen Xin Yeo
Jun 1, 202013 min read
Debunking Dairy Alternatives
We address the three most popular plant-based alternatives today - soya, almond and oat drink - on several facets of sustainability.
Umeko Motoyoshi
May 20, 202013 min read
Measuring Coffee Extraction (And Why It Makes People Mad)
Understanding extraction yield can help you use less coffee: a win for both the environment and your business' bottom line.
Erika Koss
Apr 22, 20207 min read
Certifications 101: An Introduction for Specialty Coffee Professionals
Certifications have the potential to offer sustainable solutions for coffee farmers, especially during times of crisis...
Sierra Wen Xin Yeo
Apr 3, 20207 min read
Supporting Long-Term Viability at Origin: Sustainability in Sourcing
By supporting projects at origin, investing in long-term relationships, and paying more for coffee, roasters can work with producers...
Umeko Motoyoshi
Mar 23, 20205 min read
Freezing Coffee at Home: Everything You Need To Know
Freezing coffee is a remarkably simple way to halt staling, allowing you to enjoy the last cup just as much as the first.
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