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Product Criteria Paper

Considering the overall environmental impacts of one cup of coffee, the CO

emissions from the use phase of coffee (grinding and purchasing, preparation,

disposal) represent one of two significant hot spots in the lifecycle of coffee with a

share of 36% of the overall emissions. Actually, 30% of these impacts attributed to the

use phase are caused by coffee preparation (grinding and purchasing: 4%, disposal:

2%). The second hot spot is the cultivation of coffee beans (cultivation, including

therewith connected upstream processes such as production of pesticides and

fertilizers) with a share of 55% of the CO2e emisisons. Concerning the use phase,

research shows that environmental impacts vary significantly depending on the

preparation method used by the consumer

. Capsule machines have the highest GWP

of between 81 and 87 kg CO2e. The production of the capsules as well as their

disposal cause significant greenhouse gas emissions that impair the overall result of

the capsule machines. It must be added that the assumptions made concerning the

disposal favoured the recycling of the capsules; worse scenarios may be possible in

real life.

Furthermore consumers have the possibility to influence the environmental impacts of

their coffee machine not only by purchasing an efficient appliance but also by using it

efficiently. Smart user behaviour may save a lot of energy. If the coffee machine has an

automatic power down function, this should be set to 1/2 to 1 h. Note: the automatic

power down function is usually set to 1 to 2 h by factory setting.With the proper setting,

not only energy can be saved but also seals and pumps remain in good condition for a

longer time, not being hot all of the time. Coffee machines without an automatic power

down function should directly be switched off after use. For appliances with an energy

saving mode (lowering the temperature of the thermo block), consumers should consult

the manual or check the menu in order to verify that this function is activated. If

necessary, the energy saving mode must be activated.

Consumers may obtain further information at Internet platforms such as www.topten.eu

that contain a number of well-grounded recommendations concerning the choice of

efficient appliances. Also promotion programs are important to increase the market

share of high efficiency coffee machines. Possibilities are rebate programs, information

campaigns, or bonus-malus systems addressing producers.

Source: CASE STUDY TCHIBO PRIVAT KAFFEE RARITY MACHARE BY TCHIBO GMBH

undertaken within the PCF Pilot Project Germany.

http://www.pcfprojekt.de/files/1232962944/pcf_tchibo_coffee.pdf

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