Oxfam has launched its first range of Fairtrade certified, organic and biodegradable coffee capsules that are compatible with Nespresso coffee machines and are locally roasted in Victoria.
Oxfam Australia Trading General Manager Julia Sumner said the new range was an exciting development for the Oxfam Fair brand.
“Not only do our capsules taste great, they also provide Australian shoppers with a convenient, ethical and environmentally friendly option in the market,” Sumner said.
“Oxfam has been working hard to develop a range of capsules that are not only Fairtrade certified and organic, but also reduce the environmental and waste impacts often associated with capsules.
“While most other brands use full aluminium capsules, Oxfam’s range is made using biodegradable plastic, meaning that even if the capsules are not recycled, they will naturally break down in landfill.”
The new beans are packed into a #5 medium roast with a smooth finish through to a #10 dark roast with a rich finish and a #12 intense roast with a full-bodied finish.
Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU) is one of the Fairtrade coffee cooperatives whose beans are used in the capsules, and it works with 274 farmers across Ethiopia.
Through the Fairtrade premium received by OCFCU, the cooperative has been able to build primary schools, high schools and kindergartens and has also funded community projects such as health clinics and the building of roads and bridges in local communities.
