Compostable Packaging

For several years we have become increasingly concerned about the amount of waste we as a company generate, especially when it comes to our packaging. After searching for some time, we believe we have found a solution which not only keeps the coffee protected and fresh but is made from material that can be fully composted, including the 1-way valve.

Our new bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid), which is a resin that comes from renewable sources, such as corn, sugar cane, and sugar beet. PLA is fully compostable, breaking down within 90 days in a commercial facility.

The stickers differentiating between Beans & Ground on the bags are made from bagasse, a fully biodegradable material made from sugar cane pulp. 

We have also decided to add a paper info card to each coffee to differentiate between them. We are currently doing this with a staple, which is now the only part of our packaging which cannot be composted! 

While these bags won't fully break down in a standard backyard compost bin, they do biodegrade properly in industrial composting facilities. If you're in Gwynedd County, you're in luck—household compostable waste collected through your home compost bin is directed to an industrial composting facility, meaning our bags will end up in the right place. We always recommend checking with your local council to confirm what’s accepted in your area’s composting system.