At The Roastery at Twenty Three, our commitment to crafting exceptional coffee extends beyond the perfect roast. It's about embracing sustainability at every stage of our process, even with the by-products. Enter the world of coffee chaff, the outer layer or skin of the coffee bean that takes centre stage in our latest green initiative.

The Chaff Challenge: Turning Waste into Opportunity

What is Chaff: Chaff, the light and fluffy outer layer of the coffee bean, is a natural by-product of our meticulous roasting process. Once the coffee is roasted to perfection, the chaff is collected, presenting us with a challenge – how to manage this lightweight coffee skin in an eco-friendly way.

Chaff Compactor: In our quest for sustainability, we've implemented a chaff compactor at our roastery. This ingenious machine takes the delicate chaff and compacts it into manageable 'pucks,' making it easier to handle and transport.

Ecostock: A Sustainable Solution to the Chaff Challenge

Discovery of Ecostock: Enter Ecostock, an innovative New Zealand-owned company that caught the attention of our innovations manager. Ecostock specializes in repurposing food waste into high-value stock feed for dairy farmers.

A Green Partnership: We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Ecostock. They now collect all the chaff pucks from our roastery and, along with other food waste, transform it into nutrient-rich stock feed. This collaboration ensures that our coffee chaff, once a potential waste headache, is repurposed, and landfill is no longer in its future.

EcoStock's Green Legacy: More Than Just Coffee Chaff

EcoStock's Commitment: Operating for 15 years, Ecostock is a 100% New Zealand-owned business with a mission to redefine waste. They collect food waste from over 140 clients, processing a staggering 30,000 tonnes of food waste annually.

Beyond Coffee Chaff: Ecostock's vision goes beyond just coffee chaff. They founded EcoGas, a ground-breaking Food-2-Fuel initiative. This Anaerobic Digestion Plant turns organics unsuitable for stock feed into an alternative and renewable source of gas – a testament to their commitment to sustainability.

Join the Green Revolution: Learn More About Ecostock

If you're intrigued by the magic of turning coffee chaff into a green revolution, we invite you to explore more about Ecostock and their visionary projects. Visit their website at ecostock.co.nz to discover how they're transforming waste into a resourceful future.

At The Roastery at Twenty Three, we're not just roasting coffee; we're brewing a sustainable legacy. From our chaff-filled beginnings to a partnership with Ecostock, every step is a testament to our commitment to a greener, brighter tomorrow. Cheers to sustainability, one coffee chaff puck at a time!