Dr Derek Thomas addresses the real cost of the 30,000 cups drunk on the planet every second, the connections between carbon, birds, the destruction of rainforests and how we can drink safer and tastier coffee.

Check it out: http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/whats-on/Lecture-Birds-Rainforests-and-Coffee.htm

 

Should be a good talk -we will be attending to see how Coffee Real can further enhance it's RealTrade policy which takes into consideration ecological and agricultural best practice - covering:

Improvement and maintenance of soil fertility through composting and other natural methods such as application of animal or “green” manures. The use of ecological methods to control disease, fungi, insects, weeds and other pests rather than the use of chemical pesticides. Providing much needed refuge for birds and other wildlife within the plantation. The propagating of native trees to protect plant diversity. The maintenance of forested areas to minimize soil erosion. Minimize pollution from coffee processing wastewater by reducing water use, recirculation of water whenever possible, and employing anaerobic digestion systems to clean water after use.