An update on McDonald’s coffee sustainability efforts.
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Slave labor in your cup
The British newspaper The Guardian published an article this week, “Nestlé admits slave labour risk on Brazil coffee plantations.”The subtitle sums it up: “Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts say beans from Brazilian plantations using slave labour may have ended up in their coffee.” The article is based on an extensive investigation by the Danish independent…
McDonald’s promotes coffee sustainability efforts
McDonald’s to promote their coffee sustainability efforts.
McDonald’s makes substantial commitment to coffee sustainability
McDonald’s buys more eco-certified coffee and has a stronger commitment to coffee sustainability than most big coffee companies.
McDonald’s coffee in the U.S.
Getting coffee at a fast food chain is not the path to uplifting farmers, preserving the environment, or even appreciating great coffee. That being said, if I had to do it, my conclusion is that I’d feel least guilty getting a cup of coffee at McDonald’s than at other big fast food chains.