Currently, their carbon credits go towards a cookstove project in Ethiopia – one of the origins they get a lot of their beans from. In the areas where the coffee farmers live, cooking often takes place indoors on an open wood fire, which is very harmful to the health of mainly women and children. The use of wood is also a major cause of deforestation in the region. Thanks to the cookstove program, farmer families are provided with a Mirt and a Tikikil – efficient cookstoves that reduce wood consumption and significantly reduce indoor smoke development.
Everybird carries all the same certifications as Kōkako and is also climate neutral. Just like Kōkako, it also comes in a home compostable bag – a great solution to deal with packaging waste.
The Everybird brand was created specifically for grocery stores, with the goal of making Fairtrade, organic, climate neutral coffee more accessible to people around New Zealand, allowing everyone to make a conscious choice where they are able to, and affect positive change through their purchase decisions.
There really is a lot to consider when making your next coffee purchase. By looking for third-party certifications provided by reputable organisations, you find some assurance that you are playing your part towards creating a fairer, more sustainable future.
Everybird specialty coffee comes in two varieties: the full bodied, bold and chocolatey Everyday blend and Half-Caf, which recently won a silver in the NZ Artisan Awards. Their coffee can be purchased online, or at supermarkets nationwide.
Visit the Everybird website to find out more. You can also follow their journey on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
