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Environmental and Economic Sustainability of Coffee Production

Environmental and Economic Sustainability of Coffee Production. By: Mark Sonner. Worldwide Coffee Production. 134.8 million bags of coffee were produced in 2008. Brazil produced 51.5 million bags alone. Vietnam produced 19.7 million bags. One bag is equal to 60 Kilograms of coffee beans.

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Environmental and Economic Sustainability of Coffee Production

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  1. Environmental and Economic Sustainability of Coffee Production By: Mark Sonner

  2. Worldwide Coffee Production • 134.8 million bags of coffee were produced in 2008. • Brazil produced 51.5 million bags alone. • Vietnam produced 19.7 million bags. • One bag is equal to 60 Kilograms of coffee beans.

  3. Coffee Market • Market is very volatile, where prices are constantly fluctuating. • The highlighted blue represents fair trade prices where farmers can benefit. • Prices have been significantly lower than fair trade price.

  4. Small-scale farmers • With prices so low, farmers are unable to sell at a profit. • Many farmers are forced to migrate to city slums. • Childhood education is hindered.

  5. Economic Sustainable CoffeeProducts • ‘Fair trade’ certified coffee can be purchased • Farmers are guaranteed prices that will allow them to make profit. • Certified coffees are labeled in stores worldwide.

  6. Environmental Issues • Sun-grown Coffee contributes to the destruction of forests. • Require a variety of chemicals like Insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. • Sun-grown coffee increases soil erosion and chemical run-off.

  7. Shade-grown Coffee • Grown in cover of trees. • Provides a habitat for many species. • Including birds, reptiles, ants, bats and more. • Reduces deforestation and slows the increasing carbon dioxide levels. • Does not require as many chemicals and fertilizers as sun-grown coffee does.

  8. Environmental Coffee Products • ‘Eco-OK’ • ‘Bird Friendly’ • ‘Rainforest Alliance’ • Look for these labels on coffee bean products.

  9. ‘Rainforest Alliance’ Certified • Strict regulations in order to be certified. • Mandates that coffee must be grown where forests are protected. • Workers are treated with respect and paid fair wages.

  10. ‘Bird Friendly’ Certified. • Also ensure that coffee is grown in forest locations. • Mandates that the farm protects species biodiversity to guarantee food for birds. • Coffee production must not affect the ecosystem.

  11. Coffee on Campus • Starbucks and Conservation International are partners in efforts for sustainability. • They work together to support small-scale farmers. • Also support shade-grown coffee beans.

  12. Coffee on Campus • Buster Brown Bean Company sells coffee that is Rainforest Alliance Certified. • Cafés located in the Williams Center, Fenton Hall, McEwen Hall, and Mason Hall on campus.

  13. Change • Buying Fair trade certified coffee gives millions of dollars to small-scale farmers. • Environmental friendly coffee reduces deforestation and provides a habitat for hundreds of species.

  14. Sustainable Coffee Production

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