Coffee Watch
@coffeewatch.bsky.social
A new watchdog dedicated to the proposition that we should make the world a better place with each cup of coffee. From environmental to human rights abuses, we fight to reform the global coffee industry.
New CICTAR report shows Starbucks shifts global coffee profits to Switzerland via an 18% mark‑up, moving an estimated US$1.3B over a decade. Meanwhile, little support reaches farmers. A clear case of profit extraction from the Global South.
January 30, 2026 at 3:14 AM
New CICTAR report shows Starbucks shifts global coffee profits to Switzerland via an 18% mark‑up, moving an estimated US$1.3B over a decade. Meanwhile, little support reaches farmers. A clear case of profit extraction from the Global South.
Did you know the chemicals used to protect coffee plants are harming the people behind your cup?
A new study shows fungicides widely used against coffee leaf rust pose serious health risks to farmworkers, with impacts extending to their spouses.
Safe coffee starts with safe working conditions.
A new study shows fungicides widely used against coffee leaf rust pose serious health risks to farmworkers, with impacts extending to their spouses.
Safe coffee starts with safe working conditions.
January 29, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Did you know the chemicals used to protect coffee plants are harming the people behind your cup?
A new study shows fungicides widely used against coffee leaf rust pose serious health risks to farmworkers, with impacts extending to their spouses.
Safe coffee starts with safe working conditions.
A new study shows fungicides widely used against coffee leaf rust pose serious health risks to farmworkers, with impacts extending to their spouses.
Safe coffee starts with safe working conditions.
What if coffee waste could help grow food?
Researchers in Spain found that used coffee grounds can be turned into fertilizer for greenhouse crops. When applied to cucumbers, it improved taste and increased minerals like iron and zinc. A low-cost, circular alternative to synthetic fertilizers 🌍
Researchers in Spain found that used coffee grounds can be turned into fertilizer for greenhouse crops. When applied to cucumbers, it improved taste and increased minerals like iron and zinc. A low-cost, circular alternative to synthetic fertilizers 🌍
January 27, 2026 at 4:46 PM
What if coffee waste could help grow food?
Researchers in Spain found that used coffee grounds can be turned into fertilizer for greenhouse crops. When applied to cucumbers, it improved taste and increased minerals like iron and zinc. A low-cost, circular alternative to synthetic fertilizers 🌍
Researchers in Spain found that used coffee grounds can be turned into fertilizer for greenhouse crops. When applied to cucumbers, it improved taste and increased minerals like iron and zinc. A low-cost, circular alternative to synthetic fertilizers 🌍
Coffee is not just a drink. Behind many beans are cleared forests and exploited workers hidden in global supply chains. Ethical sourcing should not be optional. It should be the standard. ☕🌍
January 26, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Coffee is not just a drink. Behind many beans are cleared forests and exploited workers hidden in global supply chains. Ethical sourcing should not be optional. It should be the standard. ☕🌍
Your morning coffee should not come at the cost of forests or human lives. 🌱☕
Coffee is the sixth largest driver of tropical deforestation globally. On the other hand, Shade-grown, agroforestry coffee protects biodiversity, stores carbon, and supports farmer livelihoods.
Coffee is the sixth largest driver of tropical deforestation globally. On the other hand, Shade-grown, agroforestry coffee protects biodiversity, stores carbon, and supports farmer livelihoods.
January 25, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Your morning coffee should not come at the cost of forests or human lives. 🌱☕
Coffee is the sixth largest driver of tropical deforestation globally. On the other hand, Shade-grown, agroforestry coffee protects biodiversity, stores carbon, and supports farmer livelihoods.
Coffee is the sixth largest driver of tropical deforestation globally. On the other hand, Shade-grown, agroforestry coffee protects biodiversity, stores carbon, and supports farmer livelihoods.
Most “paper” coffee cups hide plastic and end up in landfill ☕🚯
Seaweed-based, home-compostable cups offer a real alternative 🌱
https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/261691/notpla-brings-sustainable-seaweed-based-food-packaging-back-to-imperial-college-london/
Seaweed-based, home-compostable cups offer a real alternative 🌱
https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/261691/notpla-brings-sustainable-seaweed-based-food-packaging-back-to-imperial-college-london/
January 24, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Most “paper” coffee cups hide plastic and end up in landfill ☕🚯
Seaweed-based, home-compostable cups offer a real alternative 🌱
https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/261691/notpla-brings-sustainable-seaweed-based-food-packaging-back-to-imperial-college-london/
Seaweed-based, home-compostable cups offer a real alternative 🌱
https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/261691/notpla-brings-sustainable-seaweed-based-food-packaging-back-to-imperial-college-london/
Mexico passed its first Sustainable Coffee Development Law.
#Coffee is now recognized as strategic for #foodsovereignty, with support for #shadegrown systems, fair pricing, and more 👇
https://mexicobusiness.news/agribusiness/news/mexico-enacts-sustainable-coffee-development-law
#Coffee is now recognized as strategic for #foodsovereignty, with support for #shadegrown systems, fair pricing, and more 👇
https://mexicobusiness.news/agribusiness/news/mexico-enacts-sustainable-coffee-development-law
January 22, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Mexico passed its first Sustainable Coffee Development Law.
#Coffee is now recognized as strategic for #foodsovereignty, with support for #shadegrown systems, fair pricing, and more 👇
https://mexicobusiness.news/agribusiness/news/mexico-enacts-sustainable-coffee-development-law
#Coffee is now recognized as strategic for #foodsovereignty, with support for #shadegrown systems, fair pricing, and more 👇
https://mexicobusiness.news/agribusiness/news/mexico-enacts-sustainable-coffee-development-law
When coffee is grown alongside trees, it store carbon, protect soils, conserve water, & support farmer livelihoods.
Our new Coffee Agroforestry E-Library brings this research together in 1 place—making it easier for farmers, advocates, and policymakers.
coffeewatch.org/new-coffee-a...
Our new Coffee Agroforestry E-Library brings this research together in 1 place—making it easier for farmers, advocates, and policymakers.
coffeewatch.org/new-coffee-a...
January 21, 2026 at 2:47 PM
When coffee is grown alongside trees, it store carbon, protect soils, conserve water, & support farmer livelihoods.
Our new Coffee Agroforestry E-Library brings this research together in 1 place—making it easier for farmers, advocates, and policymakers.
coffeewatch.org/new-coffee-a...
Our new Coffee Agroforestry E-Library brings this research together in 1 place—making it easier for farmers, advocates, and policymakers.
coffeewatch.org/new-coffee-a...
The Coffee Agroforestry E-Library is live — the world’s 1st open database of ALL scientific research on shade-grown coffee. 🌱☕
👉 https://www.zotero.org/groups/5774219/agroforestry_with_coffee/library
#CoffeeAgroforestry #SustainableCoffee
👉 https://www.zotero.org/groups/5774219/agroforestry_with_coffee/library
#CoffeeAgroforestry #SustainableCoffee
January 20, 2026 at 4:21 AM
The Coffee Agroforestry E-Library is live — the world’s 1st open database of ALL scientific research on shade-grown coffee. 🌱☕
👉 https://www.zotero.org/groups/5774219/agroforestry_with_coffee/library
#CoffeeAgroforestry #SustainableCoffee
👉 https://www.zotero.org/groups/5774219/agroforestry_with_coffee/library
#CoffeeAgroforestry #SustainableCoffee
A hidden part of coffee’s footprint goes unnoticed ☕⚡
Most emissions tied to espresso machines come from the energy they use every day. New life cycle assessments show that up to 96% of emissions happen during operation.
https://www.gcrmag.com/the-new-key-to-creating-a-sustainable-coffee-industry/
Most emissions tied to espresso machines come from the energy they use every day. New life cycle assessments show that up to 96% of emissions happen during operation.
https://www.gcrmag.com/the-new-key-to-creating-a-sustainable-coffee-industry/
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
A hidden part of coffee’s footprint goes unnoticed ☕⚡
Most emissions tied to espresso machines come from the energy they use every day. New life cycle assessments show that up to 96% of emissions happen during operation.
https://www.gcrmag.com/the-new-key-to-creating-a-sustainable-coffee-industry/
Most emissions tied to espresso machines come from the energy they use every day. New life cycle assessments show that up to 96% of emissions happen during operation.
https://www.gcrmag.com/the-new-key-to-creating-a-sustainable-coffee-industry/
Trade deals should not poison people or the planet.
The EU–Mercosur agreement risks accelerating deforestation, increasing emissions, and allowing toxic pesticides—banned in the EU—to be used abroad and re-enter through imported food.
The EU–Mercosur agreement risks accelerating deforestation, increasing emissions, and allowing toxic pesticides—banned in the EU—to be used abroad and re-enter through imported food.
January 15, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Trade deals should not poison people or the planet.
The EU–Mercosur agreement risks accelerating deforestation, increasing emissions, and allowing toxic pesticides—banned in the EU—to be used abroad and re-enter through imported food.
The EU–Mercosur agreement risks accelerating deforestation, increasing emissions, and allowing toxic pesticides—banned in the EU—to be used abroad and re-enter through imported food.
New year. Better coffee choices ☕🌱
This year, let your daily coffee support people and the planet.
Small choices add up. Drink coffee that does more good 💚
This year, let your daily coffee support people and the planet.
Small choices add up. Drink coffee that does more good 💚
January 15, 2026 at 12:49 AM
New year. Better coffee choices ☕🌱
This year, let your daily coffee support people and the planet.
Small choices add up. Drink coffee that does more good 💚
This year, let your daily coffee support people and the planet.
Small choices add up. Drink coffee that does more good 💚
We are excited to launch our end-of-year sustainable coffee giveaway ☕🌱 — open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.
Details to enter in thread 👇
Details to enter in thread 👇
December 23, 2025 at 5:06 AM
We are excited to launch our end-of-year sustainable coffee giveaway ☕🌱 — open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.
Details to enter in thread 👇
Details to enter in thread 👇
🎄 Day 5 of Coffee Watch’s 2025 Sustainable Coffee Advent Calendar ☕
Today, we are featuring Ground Work Coffee, a brand using regenerative organic farming and ethical sourcing through direct trade.
👉 Learn more about regenerative coffee:
https://kisstheground.com/education/resources/coffee-guide/
Today, we are featuring Ground Work Coffee, a brand using regenerative organic farming and ethical sourcing through direct trade.
👉 Learn more about regenerative coffee:
https://kisstheground.com/education/resources/coffee-guide/
December 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🎄 Day 5 of Coffee Watch’s 2025 Sustainable Coffee Advent Calendar ☕
Today, we are featuring Ground Work Coffee, a brand using regenerative organic farming and ethical sourcing through direct trade.
👉 Learn more about regenerative coffee:
https://kisstheground.com/education/resources/coffee-guide/
Today, we are featuring Ground Work Coffee, a brand using regenerative organic farming and ethical sourcing through direct trade.
👉 Learn more about regenerative coffee:
https://kisstheground.com/education/resources/coffee-guide/
Coffee is part of so many of our daily moments ☕
How coffee is grown shapes ecosystems, livelihoods, and the future of farming.
Choosing with ethical and sustainable coffee can help protect both people and the planet 🌍
How coffee is grown shapes ecosystems, livelihoods, and the future of farming.
Choosing with ethical and sustainable coffee can help protect both people and the planet 🌍
December 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Coffee is part of so many of our daily moments ☕
How coffee is grown shapes ecosystems, livelihoods, and the future of farming.
Choosing with ethical and sustainable coffee can help protect both people and the planet 🌍
How coffee is grown shapes ecosystems, livelihoods, and the future of farming.
Choosing with ethical and sustainable coffee can help protect both people and the planet 🌍
Agroforestry is bringing life back to the Leuser Ecosystem.
By growing coffee in harmony with the forest, communities in Aceh are protecting wildlife and rebuilding their livelihoods.
By growing coffee in harmony with the forest, communities in Aceh are protecting wildlife and rebuilding their livelihoods.
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Agroforestry is bringing life back to the Leuser Ecosystem.
By growing coffee in harmony with the forest, communities in Aceh are protecting wildlife and rebuilding their livelihoods.
By growing coffee in harmony with the forest, communities in Aceh are protecting wildlife and rebuilding their livelihoods.
Coffee is more than a drink. It is a system that can either uplift communities or fuel deforestation, low wages, and climate risk ☕✨
#EthicalCoffee #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateJustice
#EthicalCoffee #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateJustice
December 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Coffee is more than a drink. It is a system that can either uplift communities or fuel deforestation, low wages, and climate risk ☕✨
#EthicalCoffee #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateJustice
#EthicalCoffee #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateJustice
The Akha community of Maejantai grows forest-based coffee that protects culture, biodiversity, & climate resilience. 🌿🌧️ Agroecological traditions show why Indigenous knowledge is needed sustainable coffee
https://www.slowfood.com/insights/indigenous-peoples-and-coffee-a-heritage-rooted-in-the-land/
https://www.slowfood.com/insights/indigenous-peoples-and-coffee-a-heritage-rooted-in-the-land/
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The Akha community of Maejantai grows forest-based coffee that protects culture, biodiversity, & climate resilience. 🌿🌧️ Agroecological traditions show why Indigenous knowledge is needed sustainable coffee
https://www.slowfood.com/insights/indigenous-peoples-and-coffee-a-heritage-rooted-in-the-land/
https://www.slowfood.com/insights/indigenous-peoples-and-coffee-a-heritage-rooted-in-the-land/
Coffee should not come at the cost of #humanrights or the #planet. Add your name to demand a #coffee supply chain free from exploitation and environmental destruction.
action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-07...
action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-07...
December 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Coffee should not come at the cost of #humanrights or the #planet. Add your name to demand a #coffee supply chain free from exploitation and environmental destruction.
action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-07...
action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-07...
#Coffee should not require #deforestation. Shade-grown and agroforestry coffee keeps trees standing, protects birds and pollinators, restores soil health, and helps farmers adapt to climate change.
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
#Coffee should not require #deforestation. Shade-grown and agroforestry coffee keeps trees standing, protects birds and pollinators, restores soil health, and helps farmers adapt to climate change.
#Regenerativeagriculture is helping farmers build #climate resilience.
🌱 Ethiopia: 20+ million native trees planted to restore degraded mountains
🌱 Dominican Republic: #Agroforestry boosting yields by 79% and reducing poverty by 91%
And many more! 👇
https://blog.ecosia.org/ecosia-coffee-projects/
🌱 Ethiopia: 20+ million native trees planted to restore degraded mountains
🌱 Dominican Republic: #Agroforestry boosting yields by 79% and reducing poverty by 91%
And many more! 👇
https://blog.ecosia.org/ecosia-coffee-projects/
December 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
#Regenerativeagriculture is helping farmers build #climate resilience.
🌱 Ethiopia: 20+ million native trees planted to restore degraded mountains
🌱 Dominican Republic: #Agroforestry boosting yields by 79% and reducing poverty by 91%
And many more! 👇
https://blog.ecosia.org/ecosia-coffee-projects/
🌱 Ethiopia: 20+ million native trees planted to restore degraded mountains
🌱 Dominican Republic: #Agroforestry boosting yields by 79% and reducing poverty by 91%
And many more! 👇
https://blog.ecosia.org/ecosia-coffee-projects/
Sweden’s coffee habit is now driving more Amazon deforestation than beef. Yes, you read that right.
☕➡🌳❌
New data shows Swedish coffee consumption was linked to 331 hectares of Amazon forest loss in 2022 — about 463 football fields. Beef came in second at 236 hectares.
☕➡🌳❌
New data shows Swedish coffee consumption was linked to 331 hectares of Amazon forest loss in 2022 — about 463 football fields. Beef came in second at 236 hectares.
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Sweden’s coffee habit is now driving more Amazon deforestation than beef. Yes, you read that right.
☕➡🌳❌
New data shows Swedish coffee consumption was linked to 331 hectares of Amazon forest loss in 2022 — about 463 football fields. Beef came in second at 236 hectares.
☕➡🌳❌
New data shows Swedish coffee consumption was linked to 331 hectares of Amazon forest loss in 2022 — about 463 football fields. Beef came in second at 236 hectares.
☕️This year, we exposed #childlabour , slavery, and major #deforestation in #coffee supply chains — thanks to your support.
🌱This #GivingTuesday, help us keep going.
👉 Donate: coffeewatch.givecloud.co/fundraising/...
🌱This #GivingTuesday, help us keep going.
👉 Donate: coffeewatch.givecloud.co/fundraising/...
December 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
☕️This year, we exposed #childlabour , slavery, and major #deforestation in #coffee supply chains — thanks to your support.
🌱This #GivingTuesday, help us keep going.
👉 Donate: coffeewatch.givecloud.co/fundraising/...
🌱This #GivingTuesday, help us keep going.
👉 Donate: coffeewatch.givecloud.co/fundraising/...
☕️🌱Coffee does drive deforestation - but it does not have to. Agroforestry systems — where coffee grows under a canopy of native trees — protect biodiversity, store carbon, and rebuild soil health.
December 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM
☕️🌱Coffee does drive deforestation - but it does not have to. Agroforestry systems — where coffee grows under a canopy of native trees — protect biodiversity, store carbon, and rebuild soil health.
☕🌱 The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) and the UN SDSN created the SDG-Based Coffee Handbook, helping countries design costed national plans that strengthen coffee regions and support the people who grow our coffee.
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
☕🌱 The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) and the UN SDSN created the SDG-Based Coffee Handbook, helping countries design costed national plans that strengthen coffee regions and support the people who grow our coffee.