Now Composting at All Upstate Locations

Published Oct 22, 2009

We've been composting coffee grounds for years. Now we've expanded our program to include more of our waste at all our upstate locations, including our cafes, headquarters, and roastery.

Less in the Landfill

Our pilot project at the Cayuga Street cafe diverted almost 90% of trash to compost. Now, all our upstate locations are composting most of their waste. A local company, Cayuga Compost, turns that waste into fertile soil, which gets used by local farmers, landscapers, and wineries. Isn't the circle of life great?

How Do I Help?

When you throw away your stuff, please sort it into the labeled containers. Most of what you throw away at our cafes can be composted, including:

• to-go cups
• cold cups and lids
• food scraps
• straws and wrappers
• paper towels
• napkins
• sugar packets
• wax bags

Any other waste can go into either the trash or the recycling bins. If you have any questions, just ask a barista. Thanks for your help!