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Happy #EarthDay 🌎 here's some of the ways we’re celebrating sustainability on campus... 💚 No extra charge if you choose a plant-based milk for your morning coffee. 🌿 Get an extra 50p off your hot drink when you bring your own reusable cup! 🧃There are now no single-use plastic bottles in our drinks range. 🧩 You can refill your water bottle with cool filtered water from fountains across campus. 🌱 You no longer have to pay for plastic sauce sachets, because they’re gone (as is the extra charge). 🥗 You’ll also notice more veggie-focused options on our menu. 🔋 Did you know you can recycle batteries and vape pens on campus? ♻️ Our take-away foods are served in compostable containers by Vegware, so you can recycle those too. We know it’s #EarthDayEveryday so these initiatives aren’t just for today — they’re for good. 💚

A stain on the cup is better than a stain on the environment 🌎🌱 At Barista, we understand the significance of every cup we serve. But beyond perfecting the art of coffee, we recognize our role in protecting the environment as responsible corporate citizens. By introducing compostable sugarcane lids in June 2023, Barista saved an impressive 2,650 kg of plastic from only the lids by March 2024, making our coffee cups 100% biodegradable. By embracing our sugarcane coffee cups and reducing waste, we accept the occasional stain on our coffee lids as a small price to pay for a cleaner planet. Each coffee stain on our cups symbolizes a step away from disposable habits and a move towards sustainability. This World Environment Day, let’s celebrate the stain on our cup as a pledge to our commitment to a greener, healthier world. Every stain is a mark of progress in our journey to preserve the environment for future generations. #worldenvironmentday

By embracing our eco-friendly food products, restaurants transcend the plastic packaging predicament. A commitment to environmental responsibility not only resolves the issue but becomes a beacon for eco-conscious consumers. It's more than a solution; it's a pledge to a sustainable future. 🌍♻️ #EcoFriendlyDining #SustainableSolutions #PlasticFreeCommitment #EnvironmentFirst #ConsciousConsumers #GreenRestaurants

🌱 It's time to rethink how greens are used in restaurants! 🌱 Have you ever noticed how much plastic packaging is left behind after every delivery of greens? Each portion, each bunch wrapped in plastic… And that plastic ends up in landfills, taking centuries to decompose. But there’s a better way — grow your greens right in your restaurant with our compact greenhouses. Fresh, local, zero waste. 🌿 Why continue supporting single-use consumption when you can be part of the solution and reduce your business's environmental footprint? By growing your greens on-site, you eliminate the need for plastic packaging, cutting down on waste while offering your guests the freshest ingredients possible. 🤔 Are you ready to rethink your habits for the sake of the environment and your restaurant?

🌍 Week two. One small thing. 🌍 Last week, I shared my aspirations to make a positive impact on the planet and humanity. Often I feel overwhelmed by all the things you hear about the state of the planet. It makes me feel a lot better when I focus on changes I can make. This week it really is a small one with the opportunity to make a huge impact... ☕ Single use coffee cups. I mean, we all have re-usable ones, right? But how many hundreds of times have you left it at home/left it on the train/in the car etc? So here is my promise to you this year. I will only buy take out coffee if I have my own reusable cup with me. If I don’t have it, I won’t buy it. Simple. Could you imagine if we ALL followed suit. That nobody bought coffee in single use cups? Maybe coffee shops would stop buying the cups and the plastic tops? 2.5 Billion coffee cups are used and thrown away in the UK each year. 1/4 of these are recycled. That means 1.75 Billion go into landfill. Or end up in the ocean. By embracing this small change, we have the power to make a monumental difference. Will you join me in the pledge to stop consuming coffee from throwaway cups? One small thing… and one massive opportunity to make a difference right here and now. Please do share this post with anyone you know who might want to join. Lucy Cleland, Andy Hawkins, Rupen Desai, Thomas Bourne, Luke Wretham, Joe Roberts-Walker, Laura Harnett, Seep, Mahira Kalim, James Rees, Nancy Hyne BEng MSc, Theresa Dunthorne, Leigh Scholefield, Deanna Roberts, Richard Coles, Michael Anderson, Courtney Cesari, Laura Matz #OneSmallThing #Sustainability #CoffeeCupRevolution

Let's celebrate our amazing planet and make a conscious effort to protect it every day. Here are 3 easy tips to get you started: 1. Ditch the single-use: Skip the plastic straws and water bottles. Invest in a reusable water bottle and carry a tote bag for shopping. Every little bit counts! 2. Embrace reusables: Love your morning coffee? Pack a reusable mug to your favorite cafe. Small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference. 3. Be a conscious shopper: Look for products with minimal packaging and support companies committed to sustainability.  #EarthDay 

Let's celebrate our amazing planet and make a conscious effort to protect it every day. Here are 3 easy tips to get you started: 1. Ditch the single-use: Skip the plastic straws and water bottles. Invest in a reusable water bottle and carry a tote bag for shopping. Every little bit counts! 2. Embrace reusables: Love your morning coffee? Pack a reusable mug to your favorite cafe. Small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference. 3. Be a conscious shopper: Look for products with minimal packaging and support companies committed to sustainability.  #EarthDay 

Imagine sitting down to dinner, and your only option is a plate of plastic. Sounds absurd, right? Yet, that’s what we’re serving up to our seabirds every day. Plastic pollution is like an invisible hand feeding our oceans—and it’s choking the life out of them. But here’s the kicker: These birds aren’t just dining on plastic; they’re passing it down the food chain. From the depths of the ocean to our own dinner tables, plastic is making its way back to us, one bite at a time. So, what’s on your plate today? Let’s break this toxic cycle. It’s time to rethink our relationship with plastic before it’s too late. 🌍 #plasticpollution #plasticwaste #saveplanet #saveouroceans #saynotoplastic #quitplastic #microplastics #oceanpollution

Let's celebrate our amazing planet and make a conscious effort to protect it every day. Here are 3 easy tips to get you started: 1. Ditch the single-use: Skip the plastic straws and water bottles. Invest in a reusable water bottle and carry a tote bag for shopping. Every little bit counts! 2. Embrace reusables: Love your morning coffee? Pack a reusable mug to your favorite cafe. Small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference. 3. Be a conscious shopper: Look for products with minimal packaging and support companies committed to sustainability.  #EarthDay 

Let's celebrate our amazing planet and make a conscious effort to protect it every day. Here are 3 easy tips to get you started: 1. Ditch the single-use: Skip the plastic straws and water bottles. Invest in a reusable water bottle and carry a tote bag for shopping. Every little bit counts! 2. Embrace reusables: Love your morning coffee? Pack a reusable mug to your favorite cafe. Small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference. 3. Be a conscious shopper: Look for products with minimal packaging and support companies committed to sustainability.  #EarthDay