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, 2021
- 12 min
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, 2021
- 19 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 8 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
Partnerships in the Time of COVID: an Example from Kenya
Sacrifice, resilience, and creative partnerships in Kenya amidst COVID-19
Umeko Motoyoshi
- Jun 19, 2020
- 29 min
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, 2020
- 13 min
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, 2020
- 13 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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.