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The Myth of the "Compostable" Cup

The Myth of the "Compostable" Cup

Compostable coffee cups are often touted as a better solution to regular paper and plastic single-use cups. But are they all they're cracked up to be? Let's bust some common myths. Myth: Compostable cups are readily compostable That compostable cup...

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It's time to listen to the science

It's time to listen to the science

At times when the convenience imperative loosens its grip on our lives, we can't waste the opportunity to reduce waste and single-use behaviour.  

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On breaking free from single-use plastic

On breaking free from single-use plastic

At times when the convenience imperative loosens its grip on our lives, we can't waste the opportunity to reduce waste and single-use behaviour.  

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COVID19 - How Big Plastic exploited fear in a crisis

COVID19 - How Big Plastic exploited fear in a crisis

As the COVID-19 crisis unfurled across the globe in March 2020, ‘Big Plastic' used that uncertainty and fear to push for reuse bans and a repeal of single-use legislation.  

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What does it mean to be a B Corp?

What does it mean to be a B Corp?

B Corps are for-profit businesses committed to a new economy. They're purpose-driven, focused on making a positive difference to their employees, customers, current and future generations and the natural world.  

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Single O Coffee Roasters

Single O Coffee Roasters

Between May 2017 and May 2018 the team managed to reduce their single use cup waste by an impressive 47 per cent. How did they manage it?

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Is plastic really that bad?

Is plastic really that bad?

It's not the material that's the problem, it's how we use it. This is a problem of plastic waste, not plastic as a material.

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Glasgow Coffee Festival

Glasgow Coffee Festival

Joining forces with Dear Green Coffee Roasters, here's how we helped to make the 2018 Glasgow Coffee Festival disposable cup free.

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