Sustainability is more than just a buzzword to us, it’s a way of life.
It’s understanding where our food comes from and cultivating what we need while taking care of the environment for future generations.
It’s living in a way that positively impacts the planet and the people who live on it.
We source 100% certified organic, shade-grown, fair trade, arabica coffee beans.
Coffee is grown in the shade of the forest canopy - as it would naturally - instead of in treeless fields.
Tropical birds, reptiles, insects and plant life call tree canopies home.
Better soil quality removes the need for artificial fertilizers.
Allows plants and animals to coexist as they would naturally, removing the need for herbicides and pesticides.
As a coffee company, we accumulate a tonne of burlap sacks (used for transporting green coffee beans) and coffee chaff (a by-product of the roasting process). We give out burlap sacks and coffee chaff to several local farmers and hobbyists for free, which they can then use on the farm or for arts and crafts.
Let us know if you’d like to pick some up!
Young Agrarians (YA) began in 2012 to grow a new generation of ecological farmers through a farmer-to-farmer educational resource network.
Salt Spring Coffee provided Young Agrarians with the very first grant to kickstart programming and support people starting their journey into organic and regenerative farming.
We currently participate in a Zero Waste Program which tracks our diversion from the landfill each week. Approximately 88% of our waste is diverted from the landfill. We’re working on a comprehensive plan to help us achieve our goal of being zero waste by 2026.
While organic agriculture helps to lessen the impact that farming has on the environment, regenerative organic agriculture goes even further by improving soil health, increasing carbon capture and helping return ecosystems to balance.
“Regenerative organic agriculture has the potential to transform not just the coffee industry, but the entire planet for the better.”
Mickey McLeod
Co-Founder & CEO
One of our long time coffee partners, Byron Corrales has been using biodynamic farming methods for over 25 years. Byron’s holistic approach to farming is a form of regenerative organic agriculture that works with the ecosystem to restore the health of the environment.
Take a journey around the world and explore our selection of specialty grade coffee.
From Fair Trade to our CARE Fund, our policies ensure our commitment to our global community.
