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Coffee Discussion boards => Hardware & Equipment => Topic started by: doveguy1 on October 07, 2008, 07:37:45 PM

Title: coffee bag biodegradable
Post by: doveguy1 on October 07, 2008, 07:37:45 PM

has any one have any expierence with biodegradable bags, or contact info on where to buy / I give a lot of coffee away to friend and don't always get the bag back

Title: Re: coffee bag biodegradable
Post by: BoldJava on October 07, 2008, 07:52:34 PM

I work mine differently.  Friends return the bag with their name on a sticky.  I then use that bag (from Bro' Harry's distros) only for them.  Then, I know when they need a refill and we keep the bag in circulation.  Most are very good about it (especially since they don't get coffee till the bag finds it way home).

When I am not supplying coffee continuously, I use kraft bags from these folks:

http://www.cw-usa.com/supplies-coffeebags-paper-tintie.html

Good service.

B|Java

Title: Re: coffee bag biodegradable
Post by: psedillo on October 07, 2008, 08:16:29 PM

I've not used these guys but have seen them recommended on several sites: http://www.pacificbag.net/

Title: Re: coffee bag biodegradable
Post by: dcmusichound on October 13, 2008, 08:25:18 AM

I have ordered from these guys and they are great. http://www.baristaworks.com/biodegradable-coffee-bags.php

Title: Re: coffee bag biodegradable
Post by: rpn on October 13, 2008, 09:46:01 AM

A local bakery composts almost everything.  They are using compostable plastic containers.  That combined with this question sent me searching.  Looks like the source of the polymers is here: http://www.natureworksllc.com/

I can't find anyone making a zip-lock + one-way valve stand-up bag from this stuff yet.  That's what I'd like to find.  The bag would be simple from what I understand.  It's a standard machine taking sheet stock.  The valve would probably be another matter.

-Rich