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Coffee prices spike, thanks to climate change

AGreenLiving

If melting polar ice caps and a deforested Amazon seem too far away to be real, many consumers may soon get an up-close and personal taste of climate change in their coffee cups. Coffee bean prices are about to spike. In July, a bout of cold weather in a major arabica coffee-producing part of Brazil ruined a third of the coffee crop.

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nat-2’s newest sneakers are made of recycled bubble wrap

AGreenLiving

Related: nat-2 creates a completely vegan sneaker made from coffee The inclusion of recycled bubble wrap provides an interesting look and waterproof protection. Examples in prior lines include shoes made with fungi, algae, coffee, corn, beans, flowers, cannabis, milk, moss, cast-off slaughterhouse blood and many more.

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A glimpse of the 15 minute city in Paris

Terra Infirma

We had an amazing time wandering the streets arm in arm, sampling the pavement cafes and ignoring the price tag… What we did notice were the emerging signs of Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s famed ’15-minute city’: the idea that most of your needs – work, shop, play – should be within a 15 minute walk or cycle ride of your abode.

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How to replace single-use and plastic items in the kitchen

AGreenLiving

Trade out plastic coffee pods When these little pods first came into the market, it seemed too good to be true for busy consumers eager to skip a step or two in their morning coffee routine. However, most plastic single-use coffee pods such as K-Cups and Nespresso Pods end up in landfills or oceans rather than being recycled.

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Can forensics tech solve the mystery of supply chain traceability?

Business Green

The good news is there is real innovation happening when it comes to the various sensors and "markers" that could be used for validation - everything from near field communications (NFC) tags to DNA and biome tracers. NFC forensics tags from IN-Code Technologies , used to collect data at specific points of the process.

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Try these vegan and gluten-free teas from Oteas

AGreenLiving

Related: XpreSole Panto waterproof boots are made from coffee grounds Oteas are also hand-blended with sustainably-sourced, plant-based ingredients. These bags, along with the tea bags and tags, are certified biodegradable and household compostable.

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20 Sustainable Business Practices for Your Workplace and Office

Green Business Bureau

If your office uses coffee pods, choose biodegradable pods such as those from OneCoffee. However, investing in renewable energy such as solar, wind or geothermal can come with a steep price tag and these technologies aren’t effective in every region. Install Water-Saving Fixtures.