We've recently stopped using napkins to roll our cutlery and we have moved to Vegware takweaway packaging across the entire store - it's made of vegetable matter and decomposes within 2 weeks of being used. The biggest concern for us was single use takeaway cups (we still prefer reusable cups, or even better, sit in and drink it on site!) and straws (we now offer them, instead of assuming they're wanted - and they're also made of veg, so if you do use one it's guilt free sipping)!
We believe cafes play a role in leading sustainable habits to create culture change, and while we are not perfect and always strive to make improvements to our systems where we can.
Suspended Coffee
It's a simple pay-it-forward style charitable act, and an opportunity to
have a profound impact on a strangers’ life. Café-goers can
pre-purchase (as a donation) a cup of coffee or a meal. At some point
this will be enjoyed by someone who cant afford the cost of a coffee or
meal at that time in their lives. Sometimes the recipients also become
the donors, and that’s a beautiful thing.
We have a solid base
of suspended coffee clients who come in often for a warm cup or meal,
and a friendly face, and many customers who purchase on in advance for
these clients every time they are in. What we’ve seen is that a person
in need is often someone living at the edge of society, facing isolation
and alienation. A café can be a space to feel known and comfortable,
where connections may be made and experiences shared.
Paying it forward, one
coffee at a time. We have been involved in the Suspended Coffee Campaign
since April 2013.