I was surprised the first time I saw a pair of sneakers at a sustainable fashion fair and the seller told me they were made with coffee grounds. My first thought was: “is this marketing or is it real?” I started researching seriously, and what I found left me fascinated. The waste from one of…
When people ask me whether I’m one of those who print in 3D, I always say no—but when I discovered that a filament made from coffee grounds existed, I felt like getting started. The idea that the waste from a cup of espresso can become material for making objects seems to me one of those…
When I first read about the Finnish institute VTT and its project for coffee cultivated from plant cells, I was speechless. It was not science fiction: it was a real laboratory producing real coffee without a single plant or a single bean grown in a field. The idea that we can replicate coffee biochemistry in…
The Bird Friendly Seal is a certification that promotes sustainable agriculture, especially in coffee and cocoa production. Its main objective is to protect migratory birds and their habitats through responsible agricultural practices. Since its creation at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, this seal has evolved and become a benchmark in the sector. Throughout this article,…
The relationship between bees and coffee is fundamental to the production of this bean. Bees, by pollinating coffee plants, not only increase yield, but also improve the quality of the harvest. In this article, the factors that make this alliance a vital aspect of agricultural sustainability will be explored. From pollination to the impact of…