Grounds for Change Giveaway
Coffee makes the world go around. Well, at least my world anyway. Without it, I’m a bit like one of Snow White’s dwarf’s – sleepy, grumpy and dopey.
But I won’t drink just any coffee. Bad coffee doesn’t get past my lips. It not only has to taste good to me but it also has to be good for the environment. Which makes the Seattle based roaster Grounds for Change my perfect coffee match.
And here’s why. Grounds for Change:
- Deals not only in certified organic and fair trade coffee but also shade grown coffee which helps ensure healthy and safe habitats for migratory birds.
- Contributes 1% of all their sales to environmental groups worldwide through the 1% For the Planet organization.
- Their policy of offsetting 100% of the global warming emissions associated with their coffee has resulted in Grounds for Change becoming the first U.S. coffee roaster to obtain a CarbonFree® Certified Product label.
- They use sustainable energy (wind, solar and biomass) through Puget Sound Energy’s green power program. In turn, the energy company gives its customers Grounds for Change coffee as an incentive to join the energy-saving program.
- They support community-based programs in coffee growing countries such as the Café Femenino Mexico program that provides a blend of coffee that is grown, processed and traded exclusively by a group of women in the southern Chiapas state.
In other words, Grounds for Change coffee is seriously green.
In fact, this company is so green that it was one of the top ten nominees for this year’s Green America’s Green Business of the Year award.
All in all, Grounds for Change may be just the right brew for anyone who has a well-developed coffee conscience.
Now, here’s the fun part: leave a comment on this post and you could be one of four EcoSalon winners to receive a free supply of Grounds for Change coffee!
Editor’s note: this is a sponsored post. See giveaway rules.
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November 18th, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Companies like this should be proud of themselves for making an effort when others don’t . I commend them for being a leader in positive change! Excellent to see!
November 18th, 2009 at 4:17 PM
I read this blog daily and am so inspired by what I read. When I am reading, I see a world full of healthy possibilities. At times, it is very easy to think the entire world is making choices that support the contents of the blog. However, this is not the world we live in and I just hope that by increasing your readership and participation with the companies you highlight and causes you share, we will get there! What a green healthy world we live in!
November 18th, 2009 at 8:28 PM
It’s great to see a company actually being responsible on all levels. Too many companies just seem to be slapping an organic label on their products because it’s fashionable. I’m glad to hear a company like Grounds for Change is doing so much more.
December 2nd, 2009 at 10:28 AM
I’m so glad to find out about Grounds for Change – I’ve been needing to find an affordable source for fair trade coffee! Triple bottom line is the only way to go.
December 2nd, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Sounds like a fantastic company, would love to try the coffee!
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Grounds of Change has shown a great deal of concern and responsibility for the environment. Their policies and attitudes set a wonderful example for both businesses and consumers.
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Good coffee and good values – I love it!
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Found this page through TransFair on Twitter – what a great company! Yet another reason for me to get to Seattle for a visit sooner than later
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 PM
So glad to hear about businesses that care for more than the bottom line! And very excited to hear about another Fairtrade company!
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 PM
love to see that such a necessity can also do some good in the world
Keep up the great work!!
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:53 PM
I’m a true believer. My husband & I gave up drinking coffee about 2 years ago because of its bitter, oily taste. No matter what brand we tried, it tasted awful to us. Well, we tried some organic fair trade coffee and it made a world of difference. You can taste the clean, pure taste of the coffee beans and it doesn’t give you a sour stomach afterwards. We drink it every day now and love it! It’s not just coffee, either. Once you realize what you’re doing by buying fair trade products, it gives you a good feeling like you’re doing something good for your fellow man! I’m glad to have found your company for future purchases. Thank you very much!
December 2nd, 2009 at 3:02 PM
This looks like a great company! I agree that it’s important to consider where coffee comes from and I love knowing that the workers are paid fairly for this coffee! Hopefully I will win so I can try it out and continue to support them in the future!
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 PM
With so many fake or misleading “organic” or “fair trade” products out there, it’s good to see a coffee company that really does what it says it does, … and is even shade-grown! So many people don’t realize how important that is for sustaining bird habitats!
December 2nd, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Would love to win the coffee – looks like an excellent organization and product. Thanks!
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 AM
it’s hard to find all of this in one coffee! i love that it’s shade grown. will have to keep my eye out for it!
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:03 AM
I was offered Chock Full of Mud yesterday, and it reminded me of how so many people drink coffee that is bad for the producers, bad for the planet and just plain bad. As a customer of Grounds of Change coffee, I can add to their certifications that on top of everything else they do right, they also make a great cup of java!
May 26th, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Hello! i was one of the winners for this giveaway. I love the coffee, but am moving and would like to change my address for future deliveries.
how can I do this???
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