The latest Coffee Development Report from the International Coffee Organization explores how the coffee industry can adopt a circular economy. This approach aims to minimize waste and enhance sustainability across the coffee value chain. The report is a collaboration with various organizations and includes insights from global experts in the coffee sector.
• Coffee processing generates over 40 million tonnes of waste, presenting a significant challenge.
• Valuable by-products from coffee, like pulp and husk, can be transformed into products for health, packaging, and energy.
• A circular economy promotes waste reduction, resource efficiency, and improved incomes for coffee stakeholders.
• Policy recommendations encourage collaboration, market development, and investment in innovative practices, particularly for small businesses.
Adopting a circular economy in coffee can lead to new income streams, job creation, and lower production costs. It also supports climate action and healthier ecosystems, making it vital for the coffee sector's future.
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