When it comes to coffee bags, Joe Bean Roasters puts environment first

Joe Bean Roasters is transitioning to fully recyclable bags for its coffee and is collecting used coffee bags for recycling. (Photo provided by Joe Bean Roasters)

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Joe Bean Roasters, a Rochester-based specialty coffee roaster, is now using fully recyclable materials for its retail coffee bag packaging.

A Certified B Corp, Joe Bean Roasters has implemented the initiative to reduce waste and foster a circular economy within the coffee industry, according to a news release by the company.

Joe Bean Roasters has taken the program one step beyond its own packaging as well. Customers are encouraged to drop off empty coffee bags, which will be sent to NexTrex for transformation into durable products such as park benches and playground equipment. Used bags also can be dropped off in grocery store soft plastic collection bins.

“We’re excited to offer fully recyclable bags as part of a system that keeps materials out of landfills and in circulation,” said Alexander Marvin, packaging manager at Joe Bean. “Sustainability in coffee must go beyond how it’s sourced — it has to include how it’s packaged, shipped and ultimately discarded. Every part in the chain matters.”

Joe Bean Roasters is located at 565 Blossom Rd., Suite E1.

Part of the funding for the transition to recyclable packaging was provided by a grant from Nextcorps, the nonprofit helping manufacturers innovate and grow.

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