In honor of Earth Day, we’ve gathered some of our favorite sustainability trends from coffee shops around the world – small, impactful steps that can make a real difference.
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If you haven’t started yet, this is an excellent way to tip your toe into the eco-friendly waters. Simply reaching out to local growers and diverting your used coffee grounds to them is a great first step to create less landfill waste.
2. Eco-friendly packagingDitching single use plastic would make a big, visible impact that your customers will notice and support. According to Firstinsight (2020), most Gen Z shoppers prefer to buy sustainable brands and are willing to spend an average of 10% more on those products.3. Offer plant-based milksAnimal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and uses a significant amount of land and water. By offering plant-based milk alternatives like almond, soy, or oat milk, coffee shops can reduce their impact on the environment and offer more options for customers with dietary restrictions.Stumptown Coffee Roasters has even announced it will serve oat milk as the default for every milk-paired beverage across the entire chain.
4. Print Content for a Cause – and join our campaign!Everyone loves a latte with a little flair, so why not print fun earth-friendly messages on top of your foam? Not only will your customers love the creativity, but it’s a fun and easy way to spread awareness about sustainable causes you care about.DRINKS FOR THE FISHESFor Earth Day 2023, we’re excited to partner with one of our favorite local non-profits, Zalul. They’re committed to cleaning up Israel’s rivers and oceans and their founder, Benjamin Kahn, was named a Hero of the Environment by TIME magazine.Between April 21 and May 6 2023, we’re going to donate 10¢ to this fantastic organization for every Ripples print from our “Earth Day and Oceans” collection. Every print from the channel will mean ten cents to the organization.Don’t have a Ripple Maker yet? Use the Ripples WebApp to find a participating venue to get a drink that supports fish and coral reef conservation.
The team at Intentional Espresso, a specialty coffee catering company based in the Pacific Northwest, knows that the best events stay with people long after they end. That’s why they designed their coffee bar to create moments that feel personal, intentional, and worth talking about. Owned by Randy Matheny and co-owned by Katie Matheny, Intentional
At a great event, the details guests remember are often the moments that feel personal, unexpected, and worth sharing. For Astro Coffee, a family-owned mobile coffee company based in Golden, Colorado, coffee creates an opportunity to deliver all three. Owned by Lisa Huron and Steven Schillaci, Astro Coffee operates a fleet of coffee carts, trailers,
This Summer mango matcha latte is a striking, easy-to-make layered drink that pairs sweet mango purée with earthy matcha and a thick foam cap ready for printing, perfect for summer menus, brunch service, or any venue that wants a colorful, shareable signature drink. Ingredients The mango purée base: 100 g (3.5 oz) mango, fresh or
