The “circular economy” concept seems new but is easy to understand. Traditionally, people had a linear focus. First, we extracted resources from the environment. Next, we used energy and turned those resources into products, packaging and other things. Finally, we got rid of it all, usually as waste. As Canada’s new Circular Economy Leadership Coalition…
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Club Coffee Sponsoring and Presenting at the Compost Council of Canada Conference
It is our pleasure to sponsor and present at this informative and leading-edge conference. Christopher McKillop will be presenting on the topic of “Managing Used Single-Use Coffee Pods” on September 20th from 4pm to 5pm….
John Pigott, CEO of Club Coffee, will be speaking TODAY at the International Symposium on Bioplastics, Biocomposites and Biorefining
Topic: Circular Economy Towards Mitigating Climate Change Discussion around the role of circular economy in bringing new innovations and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This will include discussion of food security and food waste management, and converting waste plastic into new products. In addition, there will be a focus on sustainable and bio-based food packaging….
Club Coffee Gold Sponsor at the 15th International Symposium on Bioplastics, Biocomposites and Biorefining
Club Coffee is proud to sponsor this International Symposium leading the charge for Bioplastics, Biocomposites, and Biorefining. We believe that symposiums like these led the way for new innovations such as our PurPod100. The 15th ISBBB conference is being held in Guelph, Ontario, Canada at the Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre from July 24 – 27, 2018. The…
Club Coffee Sponsors Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors
On Sunday, July 1st, His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, will once again have the honour of hosting the Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors. Approximately 2,500 seniors will be served a complimentary breakfast as they enjoy live entertainment, door prizes and much more! Details: When: Sunday, July 1, 2018…
PurPod100 Featured in Recent Edition of Coffee Talk Magazine
Single serve coffee is under fire for its part in contaminating plastics and paper recycling across North America. Compostable single serve pods are emerging as an answer for recyclers and the taxpayers and consumers who pay for many recycling programs….
Compostable Coffee Pod Wave Momentum Keeps Growing
TORONTO, ON. – May 2, 2018 – Consumers and governments around the world are pushing against single-use products and packaging in traditional plastics. They want something better than trash in our oceans and garbage trucks headed to landfills. Four major developments point to compostable innovations as part of the way forward – with Club Coffee’s…
Compostable Coffee Pods on Track to Toronto Approval
Compostable Coffee Pods on Track for Toronto Approval Club Coffee’s presentations to the Committee enabled it to clarify information about PurPod100 including: It breaks down entirely in as little as five weeks in managed aerobic composting systems designed to produce high-quality compost; It breaks down at rates comparable to most food waste and faster than…
Club Coffee and PurPod100 Sponsor’s Specialty Coffee Expo’s Sustainability Initiatives
Over 10,000 specialty coffee professionals and enthusiasts travel to this event each year. That can amount to a lot of waste if sustainable options are not offered and encouraged. PurPod100, the worlds first 100% Compostable Single Serve Coffee Pod, is sponsoring the sustainability initiatives at this event this year. These initiatives include: No-Waste Bins 40+…
Club Coffee’s PurPod100 Featured in the Clean Innovation Stories by the Smart Prosperity Leaders’ Initiative
Smart Prosperity Leaders’ Initiative has selected the PurPod100 as one of their Clean Innovation Success Stories. The PurPod100 has brought Canadian clean innovation to the global doorstep within the coffee industry. The PurPod100, the world’s first Certified 100% compostable coffee pod, marks a commitment by Club Coffee to continually innovate to accelerate Canada’s clean growth…