Organic matter

Waste management and composting

Waste management and composting

How waste is generated across the coffee supply chain, strategies for managing it responsibly, and the role of composting in circular sustainability.

Warehouse storage best practices

Warehouse storage best practices

This topic explains best practices for storing green coffee in warehouses, focusing on climate control, bag handling, sanitation, and inventory management to preserve quality and prevent losses.

Bed materials and sanitation

Bed materials and sanitation

This topic explains the types of bed materials used in coffee drying, their advantages and disadvantages, and why sanitation is essential for preventing defects and ensuring quality.

Wastewater treatment and effluent

Wastewater treatment and effluent

This topic explains the challenges of wastewater and effluent management in washed coffee processing, methods of treatment, and the importance of reducing environmental impact.

Environmental footprint and water use

Environmental footprint and water use

This topic explores the environmental impacts of different coffee processing methods, focusing on water use, waste management, and strategies to reduce the ecological footprint of processing.

Sustainability metrics on farm

Sustainability metrics on farm

This topic introduces the key sustainability metrics used in coffee farming, how they are measured, and why tracking them is vital for environmental health, farmer livelihoods, and market access.