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Coffee is one of the most consumed drinks in Canada and across the world. In fact, over two billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide every day. From instant or soluble coffee to coffee capsules and a variety of brews, we have a plethora of options to choose from for that kick of caffeine.
But how often do we think about the carbon footprint these tiny cups of coffee leave behind? The life cycle of coffee, starting from its production, moving through manufacturing and consumption, and ending with the waste generated, leads to carbon emissions on a daily basis.
Today in The Conversation Canada, Luciano Rodrigues Viana, Charles Marty, Jean-François Boucher and Pierre-Luc Dessureault from the University of Québec at Chicoutimi talk about the role of each individual in limiting the carbon footprint of coffee.
These researchers say that while the process of coffee production greatly contributes to its carbon footprint and it is crucial to streamline those processes, it is also important to monitor individual coffee consumption habits that can amplify emissions when replicated by billions of people daily.
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Luciano Rodrigues Viana, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC); Charles Marty, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC); Jean-François Boucher, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC); Pierre-Luc Dessureault, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)
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