How to comply with law 7/2022: Reduce plastics and waste in your office thanks to coffee beans
What Law 7/2022 changes in offices
In April 2022, Waste Law 7/2022 was published and contaminated soils for a circular economy. This law affects both waste producers and managers, public administrations and consumers themselves.
Among many of its points we will focus on the one that directly affects coffee consumption: the one regarding coffee capsules, among which stands out “reducing the marketing of plastic products of single use by 50% in 2026 and 70% by 2030, compared to 2022.”
How will we apply this in our companies or offices? Keep reading and we'll tell you how to do it.
Comply with the law thanks to quality coffee
Goodbye to coffee capsules
An easy "quick win" to comply with the law can be change the way you consume coffee in the office in the case of consuming capsule coffee. It is not advisable to drink coffee capsules in the office, as they generate a large amount of plastic and aluminum waste, which can take hundreds of years to decompose.
Additionally, capsules often contain low-quality coffee and large-scale production can be harmful to the environment.
Quality coffee, on the other hand, is usually grown more sustainably and ethically, which means that the producer and the environment have been cared for responsibly. By supporting the consumption of quality coffee, you also support sustainability and fairness in the coffee supply chain, helping to build a more sustainable and equitable coffee industry around the world.
Regardless of the waste law, it is important to consume quality coffee because the quality of the coffee directly affects the taste, aroma, and overall coffee drinking experience. Quality coffee usually has a more balanced flavor, with more defined and complex notes, and a more intense and pleasant aroma.
Reduction of the weight of waste in general.
Reducing the weight of waste in offices is important to reduce the environmental impact of companies and promote sustainable practices. One way to do this is through the implementation of an adequate recycling system for paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and other materials.
Additionally, waste reduction practices can be promoted, such as reducing the use of single-use plastics, use of reusable products and composting of organic waste. Promoting a culture of responsible and sustainable consumption in offices can also help reduce the weight of waste and reduce its environmental impact.
Reduction in the use of plastics
To reduce plastic in offices, actions can be implemented such as the use of reusable water bottles, avoiding the use of disposable plastic utensils, reducing the use of plastic containers in cleaning products and promoting the use of cloth or paper bags instead of plastic bags.
We tell you 12 ways to reduce in the following article: https://incapto.com/claves-empresa-sostenible/
And what will happen to coffee capsules?
As is already happening in some of our autonomous communities, such as the Balearic Islands, where they have been applying anti-waste laws for some time, Aluminum and plastic capsules will be prohibited for corporate consumption in companies, restaurants and hotels.
We are getting closer to a world without unnecessary waste, and why not start by switching to coffee beans?
Organically sourced coffee beans
In addition to the possible waste generated by the capsules, Consuming organically sourced coffee beans is more than important. Conventional coffee cultivation can be very harmful to the environment and people's health.
Organic coffee is grown without the use of pesticides and harmful chemicals, making it safer for human health and the environment. Furthermore, organic coffee is grown sustainably, which means soil conservation, biodiversity and social justice are promoted for coffee producers around the world.
The taste and quality of organic coffee is also superior due to the use of responsible growing practices and careful selection of high-quality beans.
In Incapto We work with small coffee growers from all over the world and we have full traceability of our coffees, from the bean to the cup, thus achieving excellent results.
