GrainPro and Neumann Gruppe USA continue their collaboration to help create a more sustainable green coffee industry.
Effective immediately, green coffee buyers can recycle their GrainPro hermetic bags, TranSafeliners and other hermetic liners used in the chemical-free preservation of premium coffee beans — a first-of-its-kind opportunity in the United States (despite much attempted “wish cycling” or aspirational recycling).
This important work is made possible through the generous cooperation of Continental Terminals, a third-generation family-owned warehousing company that has been a critical partner in the coffee value chain for more than 60 years.
How It Works
Green buyers in the United States have three ways to participate — all of which begin with filling out this form.
1. Automatic collection: If you use GrainPro TranSafeliners and ship into the CTI Annex or CTI NJ locations, the liners will be automatically recycled.
2. Mail in your bags: Fill out this form to let Continental know you’ll be sending the bags. Then, shake out the bags — making sure not to include zippers, zip ties or trash — and fold or stuff them into a box or GrainPro bag. Using your preferred carrier, address the package to a Continental Terminals location and apply postage. (The two warehouse addresses are listed on the form.)
3. Return with a delivery: If you’re a CTI customer, fill out the form to send bags back with the truck after a delivery.
How It’s Going
“It’s our goal to be a responsible partner and leader in the green coffee industry, which means guiding the way toward improved sustainability,” said Nicolas Rueda, CEO of Neumann Gruppe, the Americas. “We’re delighted to encourage the success of this effort by communicating its availability to our clients and networks.”
Rothfos, InterAmerican Coffee and Atlas Coffee Importers — the three divisions of NG USA — have long-established relationships with roasters of every size and need across North America, as well as decades-old relationships with coffee producers, cooperatives and associations. Prioritizing the future of coffee — via the social, environmental and economic factors impacting it — works in service of NG USA clients on both sides of the supply chain, as well as the NG USA vision to lead with responsibility, respect and an unwavering dedication to the product and people elevated through our best work.
Earlier this year, GrainPro and NG USA expanded their recycling effort into Europe, where processing is being handled through NKG Kala.
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