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If you take environmental issues as seriously as you do your coffee then you’re our kind of coffee drinker. If you haven’t thought about it before, then pour yourself a cup of your favourite roast and have a read. At Halo we designed sustainable coffee capsules to try and combat the vast amount of waste produced by the capsule industry. (See our blog post here about the effect of plastic coffee pods on the environment) Nearly a third of all UK households now own a coffee pod machine, but are compostable capsules more sustainable than ground coffee?  Production About one...

Whether you’re an espresso purest, filtered coffee fanatic or a latte lover, everyone likes to take their coffee, their way. Life would be a bit boring if we all liked the same things. Whichever form you prefer your coffee to take, they all have their own unique flavours and attributes. Understanding the basics of how roasting affects the taste of coffee can set you on an enjoyable and drinkable journey of discovery. Whilst the variety of coffee blends now on offer can seem a little overwhelming, getting a grasp on the three basic roast levels will help you make a...

Discover the tips and tricks to have a sustainable Christmas this year with insights from us as well as other sustainability experts.

With 95 million cups of coffee consumed daily in the UK, coffee is one of life’s greatest pleasures for many of us. For the past decade or so, capsule coffees from fancy machines have become part of our daily coffee ritual. Coffee pods were first introduced by Nespresso in 1986 and they have gained increasing levels of popularity through celebrity endorsements from the likes of George Clooney. According to a report by Ross Colbert of Rabobank, coffee pods make up approximately one third of the Western European coffee market. A Threat to Our Planet Despite the useful convenience of coffee...