SUSTAINABILITY AT

COMMONPLACE COFFEE​

ENVIRONMENTAL ​

Each coffee we enjoy depends on environmental factors that nurture the coffee tree from seed to sprout to bean.
Here’s how we aim to protect the factors that make growing coffee possible.

SUSTAINABILITY AT

COMMONPLACE COFFEE​

ENVIRONMENTAL ​

Each coffee we enjoy depends on environmental factors that nurture the coffee tree from seed to sprout to bean. Here’s how we aim to protect the factors that make growing coffee possible.

SUSTAINABILITY AT

COMMONPLACE COFFEE​

ENVIRONMENTAL ​

Each coffee we enjoy depends on environmental factors that nurture the coffee tree from seed to sprout to bean. Here’s how we aim to protect the factors that make growing coffee possible.

LORING S35 KESTREL 
COFFEE ROASTER​

Loring’s hot air recirculation system drastically reduces emissions, without the need for an external afterburner. Loring users have reported up to 80% fuel reduction compared to conventional drum roasters.

 

Their stainless steel hybrid coffee roasters are designed and manufactured in the USA.

LORING S35 KESTREL 
COFFEE ROASTER​

Loring’s hot air recirculation system drastically reduces emissions, without the need for an external afterburner. Loring users have reported up to 80% fuel reduction compared to conventional drum roasters.

 

Their stainless steel hybrid coffee roasters are designed and manufactured in the USA.

COMPOSTING & GARDENING​

Coffee grounds, burlap, and coffee chaff are generated by shipping, brewing, and roasting processes at our cafes and headquarters. We’ve teamed up with the following local composting partners to make the most of our waste:

COMPOSTING & GARDENING​

Coffee grounds, burlap, and coffee chaff are generated by shipping, brewing, and roasting processes at our cafes and headquarters. We’ve teamed up with the following local composting partners to make the most of our waste:

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING​

  • To-go cups & lids: commercially compostable
  • Iced lids: straw-free*
  • Reusable cup discount

We are always researching the possibility of adding more sustainable packaging options to our lineup!

*Straws available upon request

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING​

  • To-go cups & lids: commercially compostable
  • Iced lids: straw-free*
  • Reusable cup discount

We are always researching the possibility of adding more sustainable packaging options to our lineup!

*Straws available upon request

OAT MILK​

In addition to whole or skim milk from local Turner Dairy Farms, all of our cafes serve vegan, gluten-free Oatly milk at no additional cost. 

Oatly’s holistic F.A.R.M. (Future Agriculture Renovation Movement) program is focused on:

  • Sequestering carbon in soil and perennials
  • Improving downstream water quality
  • Enabling farmers to trial and develop new practices
  • Building generational security in farm families
  • Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions

“We’re moving from a zero-sum sustainability concept to the concept of regenerative agriculture, which builds it back better. Improve soil health, improve agriculture, improve farmer livelihoods.”

-Julie Kunen, Director of Sustainability for Oatly North America

OAT MILK​

In addition to whole or skim milk from local Turner Dairy Farms, all of our cafes serve vegan, gluten-free Oatly milk at no additional cost. 

Oatly’s holistic F.A.R.M. (Future Agriculture Renovation Movement) program is focused on:

  • Sequestering carbon in soil and perennials
  • Improving downstream water quality
  • Enabling farmers to trial and develop new practices
  • Building generational security in farm families
  • Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions

“We’re moving from a zero-sum sustainability concept to the concept of regenerative agriculture, which builds it back better. Improve soil health, improve agriculture, improve farmer livelihoods.”

-Julie Kunen, Director of Sustainability for Oatly North America

TEAPIGS​

We partner with Teapigs to bring our community high quality, whole leaf tea. Teapigs is a certified B Corp, which means they have been audited and meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. They were also the first tea company to have certified plastic-free packaging. 

TEAPIGS​

We partner with Teapigs to bring our community high quality, whole leaf tea. Teapigs is a certified B Corp, which means they have been audited and meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. They were also the first tea company to have certified plastic-free packaging. 

COFFEE BAGS​

Our bags are made of Biotrē™ 1.0, which contains 60% renewable plant-based materials by weight. 

COFFEE BAGS​

Our bags are made of Biotrē™ 1.0, which contains 60% renewable plant-based materials by weight. 

PEOPLE​

People are what make good coffee worth having. Here’s how we aim to build sustainable relationships locally and globally.

SOURCING RELATIONSHIPS​

We work to build long term relationships by purchasing from smallholder community groups, often increasing the amount we purchase year over year as we grow. We desire to build sustainability in our corner of the specialty coffee industry by:

  • Purchasing coffee at premium prices
  • Building through consistent, long term buying relationships

Learn more about how we seek to create sustainability within the supply chain by reading our most recent Annual Accountability Report.

Pictured: Nesru Aba Nura, courtesy of Osito Coffee

SOURCING RELATIONSHIPS​

We work to build long term relationships by purchasing from smallholder community groups, often increasing the amount we purchase year over year as we grow. We desire to build sustainability in our corner of the specialty coffee industry by:

  • Purchasing coffee at premium prices
  • Building through consistent, long term buying relationships

Learn more about how we seek to create sustainability within the supply chain by reading our most recent Annual Accountability Report.

Pictured: Nesru Aba Nura, courtesy of Osito Coffee

STAFF COMMUNITY​

We work hard to build an organization that attracts and retains talented individuals. To that end, over the past five years we've introduced medical, vision, and dental insurance plans, Paid Time Off for all staff, formalized review and wage increase protocols, and more. In a high turnover industry, we're proud to say that (as of May 2023) over 60% of our staff has been with us for at least one year. Our average tenure is more than two years. 

STAFF COMMUNITY​

We work hard to build an organization that attracts and retains talented individuals. To that end, over the past five years we've introduced medical, vision, and dental insurance plans, Paid Time Off for all staff, formalized review and wage increase protocols, and more. In a high turnover industry, we're proud to say that (as of May 2023) over 60% of our staff has been with us for at least one year. Our average tenure is more than two years. 

CHARITABLE GIVING​

In an effort to support our local nonprofit community, Commonplace Coffee follows a designated annual charitable giving framework, which includes:

  • Donation coffee blends
  • Retail shop days of giving
  • Direct giving
  • In-kind donations

CHARITABLE GIVING​

In an effort to support our local nonprofit community, Commonplace Coffee follows a designated annual charitable giving framework, which includes:

  • Donation coffee blends
  • Retail shop days of giving
  • Direct giving
  • In-kind donations

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