Solar powered roasting for 2027

TL;DR: We’re prioritising solar powered roasting for 2027. It will require some small changes to how we operate but service remains the same. Aim is for 100% solar but winter will provide challenges. Our previous post on the carbon footprint of a delivery mentioned we are working on our 2027 plan and getting an electric … Read more

The carbon footprint of a delivery

Cargo bike with sack of coffee on rear parked outside Barra Organics shop

TL;DR: Average 312g of CO2 per parcel delivered. One method is huge in comparison (ULEV petrol). Some are zero (Bicycle). Majority are “OK” (Royal Mail). Overall, it’s complicated. We are currently in the process of working on our 2027 plan and one rabbit-hole we went down was our deliveries by car. The oppressive heat of … Read more