To coincide with International Coffee Day (29 September) Oxfam with be launching Fairtrade certified, organic and biodegradable coffee capsules.
Julia Sumner, Oxfam Australia’s trading general manager said that the new range was an exciting development for the Oxfam ‘fair’ brand, and that the capsules provide consumers with a convenient, ethical and environmentally friendly coffee option.
“Oxfam has been working hard to develop a range of capsules that are not only Fairtrade certified and organic, but also reduce the environmental and waste impacts often associated with capsules,” said Sumner.
“While most other brands use full aluminium capsules, Oxfam’s range is made using biodegradable plastic, meaning that even if the capsules are not recycled they will naturally break down in landfill.”
The capsules are compatible with Nespresso coffee machines and are roasted in Victoria. The capsules will be available in a #5 medium roast through to a #10 dark roast and a #12 intense roast.
The coffee is sourced from a number of Fairtrade cooperatives including Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU) which works with 274 coffee farmers across Ethiopia. The Fairtrade premium received by OCFCU has resulted in the building of schools, kindergartens and health clinics in local communities.