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The 20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
Pink sands, kangaroos, lush mountains—they’ve got it all.
There’s something tantalizing about the beach. The sounds of waves ease you into a steady rhythm; the sun-dappled sand makes each step feel like a luxurious mini foot scrub; the motion of the water stirs every cell in your body. It’s no wonder they’ve become the epitome of what it means to vacation.
But not all beaches are created equal. Whereas some are incessantly crowded, tarnished by debris, or just plain-old nothing to write home about, others are unaffectedly idyllic, unspoiled, and impossibly beautiful. The 20 international beaches on this list are absolute stunners, all worth ticking off your list whether or not beach holidays are your thing. From the wind-battered Mediterranean coasts to the small islands of the Caribbean, here are our top picks. Sail in and drop anchor.
Anse Source d'Argent
La Digue, Seychelles
Located on a remote island that’s about as far away from the US as it’s possible to get, massive granite boulders make Anse Source d'Argent feel like a prehistoric piece of paradise, carving out cozy nooks where those seeking peace and quiet can hide away from any crowds. Its blissfully shallow waters are sublime for those who prefer to dip and float rather than swim. Explorers, on the other hand, will get a kick out of meeting the colorful marine denizens who live in the patches of coral reef that pepper the area.
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
When people speak of “tropical paradise,” El Nido might just come to mind—and more specifically, Nacpan Beach. Nestled in the north end of the archipelagic Palawan Province in the Philippines, this 2.5 mile-stretch of sand fringed with row upon row of coconut palms feels like heaven on Earth—especially if your idea of heaven comes with nipa picnic huts, unassuming seafood restaurants, and whitewater waves great for brushing up on your surfing skills. The sunsets are epic, too, and well worth the 45-minute scooter ride from the main town.
Take a trip down to the resort town of Oludeniz, and you’ll soon forget about the otherworldly outcroppings of Cappadocia. Here, you’ll find the Blue Lagoon, where azure waters are trimmed with turquoise hues, and where the Aegean Sea kisses the Mediterranean. Part of a national marine sanctuary, the views here are nothing short of spectacular, whether you’re paragliding high in the air, going for a proper dive, or sunning on the beach. A quick jaunt to the nearby ghost town of Kayaköy should round out your trip nicely.
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
The BVIs have many wildly beautiful beaches, but it’s the Baths in Virgin Gorda that really takes the cake. Its granite boulders are the sweet spot here, forming mini coves, hidden pools, and makeshift caves that are a magnet for the adventurous set. Here exploring the nooks, paths, and crannies is a favorite activity, as is snorkeling. And when you’re famished, the Top of the Baths restaurant serves up quite a view alongside your seafood dish.
Bondi Beach isn’t exactly a hidden gem. However, this crescent-shaped beach in Sydney’s suburbs is a sine qua non of any Australian vacation and every best beaches list. Those emerald-blue waters are a venue for surf sessions while the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk is more than just a nice little retreat from the crowds as untamed panoramas abound. Set off to Ben Buckler Point for serene sunrise views or go for a couple of laps in that Instagram-famous pool at the Bondi Baths (for a fee, of course).
Quintana Roo, Mexico
As we’re sure you know, Cancun is fun and vibrant. Your DJ ex, bachelor party attendees, and sorority girls on spring break all think so, too. Instead, skip the resorts and head to Isla Holbox: a tiny, car-free Caribbean island just two hours north, where you’ll be able to enjoy peaceful beach bungalows (or luxury stays!), white sands, and calm, flamingo-filled waters—not to mention way fewer crowds. Eat seafood plucked from the ocean minutes ago, swim with whale sharks, and sip tropical cocktails alongside locals equally as keen to escape to a quieter slice of heaven.
Camps Bay Beach
Cape Town, South Africa
Camps Bay Beach is to Cape Town as Bondi Beach is to Sydney—only grander, with iconic Tabletop Mountain and the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range towering behind it, elevating your beach experience twofold. Being so close to a major city, it gets pretty busy, but its large swath of sand offers a spot for everyone, making it the perfect venue for locals and tourists to rub elbows. Shoot the curl, hike the Pipe Track, or dive the Camps Bay Reef if you crave the more active endeavors.
Castiglione di Ravello Beach
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Found on the Amalfi Coast, Ravello Beach is among the few super-touristy spots that you must absolutely tick off your list. Although it's teeming with tourists, this umbrella-lined beach at the base of a cliff—and the gateway to the bohemian town of Ravello—is something that must be experienced (and photographed) by everyone. There’s much to do besides taking a dip or relaxing under one of the vibrant parasols; happiness lies in days spent slipping into the slow rhythms of the bougainvillea-trimmed gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
Whether it’s the occasional driftwood or the hazy salty air, Oregon’s Cannon Beach looks very Pacific Northwest: serene, misty, sweeping. It stands out from the crowd with its wave-and-wind battered rock outcroppings that jut out to sea, with Haystack Rock being all the rage amongst beach-goers and tufted puffins alike. Folks come not for a swim but for the coastal idyll, rolling up their pants for a nice, starfish-studded walk along the lapping waves. Perch yourself somewhere for the sunset and a bonfire or at the Pelican Brewing Company for a local pint.
Grace Bay Beach
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
If paradise to you means soft white sand and warm pristine waters, then Grace Bay is Valhalla. This glittering piece of tellurian heaven in the Caribbean has won awards for its three-mile long stretch of powdery sand and special brand of perfectly calm, aqua-colored water. It’s just the ticket for a relaxing beach vacation, despite the resorts and hotels (and sea oats) that fringe it. Rent a catamaran and go sailing, or swim out to the nearby barrier reef where spotting marine life is effortless.
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
If white sand just doesn’t do it for you anymore, Totaranui Beach might just be your brand of beach. With sand the color of the setting sun, it adds a different level of exoticism to your beach vacation, especially against the aquamarine of the Tasman Sea. It’s a bit of a remote outpost too, which makes it a sweet spot for those who have an aversion to crowds. The nearby campground is a venue for quiet slumber under the clear New Zealand night sky. Opportunities for kayaking, snorkeling, and sailing abound.
Hawaii has so many paradisal beaches that it’s hard and somewhat unfair to pick just one. But if we must, we have to go with Makena Beach, whose mile or so stretch of untamed sand is sandwiched between lapping waves of the Pacific and the verdant forest of the state park it sits in. While not exactly remote, it’s certainly a place to avoid the crowds. The tri-colored water is unbelievably inviting (if sometimes rough) and the nearby reefs are just as fecund, with massive sea turtles often making a special appearance.
Elafonissi Beach in Crete takes extraordinary to a whole new level, tantalizing beach-goers and social media addicts with its powdery soft pink sands, a result of the pink shells who have made the ultimate sacrifice to give us something to Instagram about. The sandbar and shallow waters are a perfect venue for relaxing and for family-friendly dips, and the local loggerhead sea turtles are a sight to see (from afar, naturally).
Baia do Sancho
Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
Brazil will not leave you wanting with its abundance of beaches. But while most of its popular shores are crowd-magnets, Baia do Sancho—once voted TripAdvisor’s best beach in the world—offers a bit of refuge. Part of why it keeps the crowds at bay is that it’s not exactly easy to get to; you’ll have to squeeze past boulders and brave vertical stairs to get there. But your efforts won’t be for naught: This beach rewards the valiant with a pristine, crescent-shaped beach and marine life-rich waters in different shades of azure and turquoise.
Hire a boat out to Lengkuas Island just off the northwestern coast of Indonesia’s Belitung Island for a rarer beach experience. This tiny island has a ragbag of features—a lush mini forest on the western side, a nice sandy beach on the eastern front, granite boulders peppered all over, and a Dutch colonial lighthouse in the midst of it all. It’s the ultimate hideaway for a more unpretentious way of cosseting, and second to none as far as island-hopping adventures go.
La Pelosa Beach
The best gifts often come in small packages, and La Pelosa is proof of that. This small stretch of sand on Sardinia’s northwestern tip is one of Italy’s most celebrated beaches—which is saying a lot, considering it’s Italy. At the same time, it’s also one of the most unassuming, with a relative lack of big business and the need to book your visit in advance keeping overtourism at bay. This is a prime spot for watersports from paddleboarding to kitesurfing, and the nearby Aragonese Watchtower offers opportunities for seaside exploration—and, of course, excellent photos.
Ko Phi Phi, Thailand
Maya Bay on Ko Phi Phi Island doesn’t need a sales pitch, although the cult movie The Beach is often name-dropped to pique interest. Still, this beach’s emerald waters dotted with Thailand’s signature limestone karsts are more than enough to convince even those who aren’t partial to beaches. If you can forgive the crowds, it’s a vital addition to your island hopping tour. The area has been closed for two years to give it a bit of respite from over-tourism, but it’s anticipated to open back up sometime in 2021.
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Take a breather from Costa Calma’s tourist-laden streets and head to Playa de Sotavento de Jandía. This 17-mile stretch of underdeveloped coast offers the perfect antidote for those turned off by the pretentiousness of Fuerteventura’s resort culture. And it does so with just a wide expanse of sandy beach, golden dunes, and low-tide lagoons. Away from the crowded waters, here is where you can partake in your favorite water sports in peace.
Praia da Marinha
Praia da Marinha might just be the most covetable beach in Algarve, its golden sea-battered cliffs and limestone outcroppings reminiscent of Australia’s Twelve Apostles, except somehow wilder and sexier. Swimming through its twin limestone arches is a challenge you might want to take on, although not-so-strong swimmers can always take a boat out, carve out their own sea trails, and drop anchor near the caves and grottos that pepper the area.
Cape Le Grand National Park
Cape Le Grand National Park is home to Australia’s superlative beaches—and although declaring all of the park prime sunning territory is technically cheating, there are too many goodies to name just one. Lucky Bay, for example, boasts some of the world’s whitest sands. Meanwhile, Twilight Beach is home to the most colorful golden hour. So, we’re lumping them all into one epic beach vacation, complete with chance encounters with kangaroos (it is Australia, after all). Take a hike through its heathland brimming with wildflowers, and check out the whistling rocks near Thistle Cove. One day isn’t enough to explore the park, but campgrounds are on hand if you book in advance.

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“I devoted 33 years of my life to the liberation struggle. For 33 years I clung tenaciously to the idea of freedom and dignity for my people, and now that my dream has been realised I look forward to being part of the building of a new South Africa. Out of the old has come a new, out of the atrocities, apologies and reconciliation. We have a very long way to go, but we have made a wonderful beginning and I am proud to have been a part of the past. I am proud to continue building for an ever better future; but for now, my dream fulfilled, I live my life with joy, from moment to moment, one day at a time!
Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika!"
To quote Nelson Mandela in the closing words of the Foreword, "A quiet, unassuming though single-minded woman, Thandi represents the best that any country can offer. I urge you to read this book as it will not only inform you but will become one of the most important records of the invincibility of the human spirit."
A Dream fullfilled
Memoirs of an african diplomat
This remarkable book by Thandi Lujabe-Rankoe tells the deeply moving story of a life lived to the full, from her early childhood and teenage years in the Eastern Cape through the long period of exile during the political struggle, and finally to her years of dedicated service as a diplomat in Norway, Tanzania and Mozambique.
Extracts from the foreword by Nelson Mandela
"As we celebrate 50 years of the Freedom Charter, 50 years since the historic march by women on Pretoria, not forgetting the 30 years since the shameful massacre of unarmed schoolchildren in 1976, it is fitting that we remember and acknowledge the formations and individuals that made all of this possible."

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Overcoming Fantasy On the Road to Living an Authentic Life
By Trevor Washington
The line between following our dreams and living in a fantasy world can become blurry when we never accept the present moment. The here and now is the only thing that we can count on, but it never seems to be enough.
One of the greatest and seemingly inhuman spiritual virtues is contentment. I say inhuman, because it seems to go against our very being. We strive as a species to constantly progress, every generation trying to be better than the one before. It would seem that the struggle to better ourselves is built into our very DNA. It is what has allowed us to thrive as a species. It very well might be what destroys us in the end.
But on a personal level, how do we choose to be happy, to be satisfied, when our brains are constantly fantasizing about a better life? And how do we temper that contentment with not giving up on our dreams?
One problem with the chasing our dreams mentality is that they are not even innate, but manufactured by the corporate complex. Everyone wants to be a pop star, a movie star, or the next great politician. We are constantly being bombarded by the cult of celebrity, and we forget about our own lives while feeding off the daily machinations of others’ seemingly worthwhile existence.
We first have to stop. We have to analyze what exactly makes us happy. We know that we are happy when our minds become calm. Basically we are happy when we are entertained. We are happy while eating, dancing, sleeping, or listening to a new song, because these events square us in the present moment. We lose our boredom even during traumatic or chaotic events for the same reason. We are in the moment. The future and the past fade away and we don’t even think about contentment or satisfaction because we are completely focused on what is happening in the now.
The secret to contentment is being satisfied while not doing any of those things. Knowing that happiness is a state of mind, we have to analyze and train our minds to be happy even while just staring at the wall, and waiting for the day to pass. We have to learn to be content while being scolded for something that may or may not actually be our fault. We have to learn to be satisfied while dealing with the stress of a job that may not have been our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or even 15th choice.
Learning to be happy, to me, means giving up on fantasy; to respect the situation that we’ve been blessed with and to make the best out of it that we can. I’m not saying that we should give up on our dreams. But, I am saying that at some point, we have to stop waiting for something else to happen. At some point we have to realize that this is indeed our life.
If we don’t start to accept the life that we have, before we know it, our time here will have passed us by, and it will only be about what we should have done rather than being satisfied with the life we lived. We would die with regret. To die happy we have to train ourselves to be happy. We have to train ourselves to be content. Giving up on fantasy, we have to embrace our own reality, and know that we are indeed blessed.
– Don’t look, for you’ll never find me.
Written for the On Living and Dying series. If you’d like to be a part of the challenge, find more info here: 365 Days On Living and Dying. But first, leave a comment and let Trevor know how you feel about what he said.
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U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday criticized the legalization of marijuana in multiple states and warned that the federal law banning use and sale of the drug “remains in effect,” remarks that could stoke fears of a federal crackdown.
“I’ve never felt that we should legalize marijuana,” Sessions said in response to a question from a reporter during a press conference in San Diego announcing record-breaking narcotics seizures by the U.S. Coast Guard in fiscal 2017.
“It doesn’t strike me that the country would be better if it’s being sold at every street corner,” he said, adding that medical organizations oppose it and federal law prohibits it.
Since taking over the helm of the Justice Department in February, Sessions has made drugs, violent crime and illegal immigration his three top law enforcement priorities.
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Aiza Seguerra (born 17 September 1983) is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter and guitarist. After participating on Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines 1987 he became a child star starring in several movies and TV shows. Later in his teens, he pursued a career in music spawning his major hit single, Pagdating ng Panahon (When the Time Comes). Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifies himself as a transgender man.
Seguerra first appeared as a three-year-old contestant of Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines. He subsequently became part of the show from 1987 to 1997.
As a child star, Seguerra appeared in more than 30 movies and TV shows to date. He often portrayed the role of actor and fellow Eat Bulaga! host Vic Sotto’s daughter in numerous films. He portrayed the role of Aiza Kabisote, daughter of Enteng Kabisote in Okey Ka Fairy Ko! from 1987 to 1997. He onlyЧитать далее в Википедии...
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— Thomas Watson
“Mr. Watson’s Afternoon Sermon, August 17, 1662”
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Gary M. Shaw, Ph.D.
Dr. Gary M. Shaw is a professor and the Associate Chair of Pediatrics at Stanford University. He has conducted epidemiologic research for 30 years. He is Co-PI of the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford, PI of California Center Finding Causes and Preventives of Birth Defects, and a PI for UC Berkeley/Stanford Children’s Environmental Health Center. His research interests include epidemiology of birth defects, nutrition and reproductive outcomes and gene-environment mechanisms underlying perinatal outcomes. Dr. Shaw has published around 400 scientific papers.

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The gaming platform, Twitch, has become one of the most popular streaming services in just a few years since its inception. Its growth has seen an increase of features that you can use to make your channel look awesome.
However, as a streamer, you might need something more to attract and entertain your viewers, which is where music comes in.
Playing music on Twitch isn’t all about blasting your favorite track while streaming. Copyright issues will creep in.
In fact, several streamers have complained of their VODs (video on demand) being muted or accounts being banned after playing copyrighted music.
If you are new to Twitch or a Twitch streamer, here’s what to know when choosing the kind of music to play while streaming on Twitch.
Am I allowed to play music while streaming?
Some Twitch streamers do not play music on their channels, either due to their own preferences or out of fear of their accounts being banned.
However, as a streamer, you are allowed to play music while streaming.
The only issue lies with the music you play. You need to choose music that will not only entertain your viewers but at the same time, not violate Twitch terms of service and other regulations.
What happens if you play copyrighted music on twitch?
Your Twitch account can be banned for playing copyrighted music. However, this does not mean that all copyrighted music is prohibited while streaming.
You can still play music from third parties, as long as you have a license or permission from the third party to do so.
The reason for the restriction is that Twitch is considered to be a public forum. Therefore, playing the music while streaming means that you will be broadcasting it to dozens, possibly hundreds or thousands of viewers.
As a result, you need a license or permission from the third-party owners of the music. Otherwise, you will infringe on their copyright.
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Aside from copyrighted music (which you have a license for), there are several other places where you can find music for streaming on Twitch.
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The Twitch music library is one of the best sources for twitch approved music. The library contains a list of music that is approved to play on your channel.
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However, it is important to note that Twitch regularly updates its library. Updates include deleting some tracks from the library due to one reason or another.
Therefore, it is a good idea to regularly check if a certain track is still in the library. This way, you’ll avoid any cases, even though unintentional, of copyright infringement.
2. Royalty-free music
Royalty-free music is another option that you can use when looking for what music to play while streaming on Twitch.
This type of music is “free of royalty.” This means that after you have paid for the license, you are free to use it without worrying about copyright infringement.
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- Epidemic Sound – one of the best royalty-free music sources, where you can find unlimited music for streaming on Twitch and other online streaming services.
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Serbs are kept in the dark about the fate of the bucolic village of Novo Banja, where a sewage treatment plant to treat Novo Banja’s waste has failed. Nobody seems to know when they’ll leave. Photo by: Andrey Sadovnikov/AFP/Getty Images
The writer Macmillan wrote in his classic novel The Old Men of Novo Banja, “All told it’s a beautiful spot, and possibly soon our sweet home will be made no more.”
Nearly a century later, the town of Novo Banja, a lush, agricultural patch nestled in a wooded valley near Bosnia’s border with Serbia, has fallen into such disrepair that both the U.N. and warring factions of the Bosnian War have shown little interest in repairing it. According to the New York Times, a sewage treatment plant to treat Novo Banja’s waste has failed, raising fears of epidemic disease and torrential flooding like the one in the Balkans this week.
The effects of urbanization, which has led to a recent influx of refugees from neighboring countries, have left the town abandoned by its residents as the damp, mud-brick buildings crumble around them. Some residents have already been forced to leave after neighbors advised them not to stay. But there is little prospect of finding housing elsewhere: “The region is divided,” spokesman to Bosnia’s president, Dragan Ćantović, told NPR, “so you’re either between a village or here. And nobody can work, and then there is no way to improve the place.”
Zera Kubac, a women’s rights activist in Novo Banja, told NPR, “If you try to stay here [during an emergency], you will be a prisoner in your house.” She noted that the city has only about 1,000 houses for its 50,000 residents.
But even the city’s nearest neighbor is frozen in time: only two years after the war, a hotel in Novo Banja renovated from wartime wreckage remained standing, though it was unable to provide protection for the destroyed homes in town. “It is an indicator of how little respect there is,” Gligorije Vidovic, a local historian, told the Guardian, “for what has happened since 1991.”

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It had been almost three years since I have last wandered the streets of Kathmandu. Not much has changed in how people carry on their day to day life if you choose to ignore few minor technical advances such as cell phones and debit/credit cards. The disparity between the rich and the poor is present and growing. The streets seem narrower with the increased population and number of vehicles running on the street. Among all the chaos and noise, you can hear the nation screaming for help. If you pay close enough attention, you can actually hear the disgust and anger towards the “leaders” of Nepal.
People are empowered which is great for developing democracies but the problem lies in the fact that very few understand the responsibilities that comes with this power. Ethnic fights are commonplace now in a land that was known for religious/cultural tolerance and harmony. However, the harmony that people saw before was just on the outside. Discriminations based on ethnicity is still present, although its prevalence has reduced significantly for most sectors. Economic instability is rampant and unemployed youth are forced to join riots and demonstrations as potential source of income.
Among all this misery, chaos and deprivation, there still lies hope that one day we all will be able to come out of this mess victorious. People are still waiting for sunaulo bihani (lit: golden morning) for Nepal and ujjwal bhawisya (lit bright future) for its citizens. I just hope that their dream of a better tomorrow arrives in their lifetime.

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If there is any complaint I could have for Season 1 it's that the series hasn't quite hit its stride yet. If you've heard about some of the zanier things that happen in the later series (like Tobias turning blue or dressing as Mrs. Featherbottom), you won't find them here. But that doesn't mean the series wasn't off to a great start. (GOB trying to throw the envelope into the ocean was one of the funniest things I've ever seen.)

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Sustainable Packaging and Design - A Coffee Company's Guide
Sustainable packaging - A trend in the coffee industry
The coffee industry has evolved in many ways over the last few years. First, there was the rise of Fairtrade coffee standards that most coffee drinkers now expect. Now, the big move is towards sustainability.
One way to increase your coffee company's eco-friendliness is by introducing sustainable packaging. Your customers will appreciate the extra care you took for the planet, and it can actually increase sales.
Let's break down how to adopt sustainable packaging for your coffee company and why you should get on it as soon as possible.
Why Sustainable Packaging?
The most obvious reason to adopt sustainable packaging is to care for the environment. With the climate crisis escalating, the choice to do your part would be worthwhile even if it didn't benefit your business.
Most coffee packaging is made from plastic, and only 14% of all plastic packaging ever gets recycled. If you think about how many bags of coffee are sold a day, simply swapping the packaging to a more sustainable option makes a massive difference.
Plus, it's good for business. Consumers are consciously choosing eco-friendly alternatives more than they ever have before. The public has a high standard for businesses, and they reward the ones that are going the extra mile to care for the planet.
What is Sustainable Packaging?
Plastic is recyclable, so why should you avoid it in your coffee packaging? The problem is that most plastic doesn't get recycled, and most coffee bags are made of more than one material, such as plastic and aluminum together. This combination of materials makes them harder and less likely to be recycled.
So what should you use instead? Start by focusing on what happens to the packaging after it's used, also known as its "end of life." Can it be reused, like an aluminum coffee tin? Is it compostable, like paper packaging? Will it biodegrade, like bioplastics?
The most sustainable materials are aluminum, paper products, and glass. So what are the best options for the coffee industry?
The Best Sustainable Coffee Bean Packaging
Conventional coffee bags are made of a combination of polyurethane and aluminum. Fortunately, more sustainable packaging suppliers are popping up. Let's look at three major eco-friendly coffee packaging providers and their approach.
- TekPak Solutions
This company sells paper pouches with a protective film lining that is what they refer to as "omnidegradable." They call it this because their products only require the microbes in soil and water to breakdown. The lining is also shelf-stable and keeps the coffee fresh.
They offer a variety of sizes and types of bags for coffee and tea with custom packaging options.
- TricorBraun Flex
This company has a line of sustainable packaging options called Biotre. They are constantly working on improving their product to make it even more sustainable. The first version of Biotre bags was made from 60% renewable plant-based resources, which means that 60% breaks down into healthy compost.
They are now working on Biotre 3.0 with the goal of creating a product that is curbside compostable.
You can currently get their bags in three different formats and sizes, from eight ounces to two pounds. Their most popular options for coffee companies are the block bottom bags and side gusseted bags.
- Elevate Packaging
This company is the leader in compostable packaging, and they even offer the first completely compostable label in North America. Their mission is to provide the high-quality bags possible, so you don't have to sacrifice function for the planet.
Their coffee bags come with a high barrier layer to protect premium coffee beans. They come in a variety of sizes in both stand-up pouches and side gusseted bags.
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The next thing to think about when it comes to sustainable packaging is the design. When it comes to coffee packaging, design makes a big impact. At the grocery store, the most creative coffee bag always stands out from the rest.
You don't have to sacrifice amazing coffee branding to be eco-friendly. Gone are the days when eco-friendly bags were boring brown paper.
In the last few years, the damaging impact of ink has come to light. Not only is it bad for the planet, but they aren't great for our health either. The latest eco-friendly innovation is to use water-based ink as an alternative.
Water-based ink doesn't present the same problems as regular ink, so they are a much cleaner choice. Consider water-based ink when you're making your packaging choices. It's also another hot topic that consumers love right now.
You'll win loyalty when your customers know they can trust you to deliver the most eco-friendly option from your product to your packaging.
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Even before sustainable packaging was all the buzz, the demand for amazing coffee branding was on the rise. Coffee has become an art form in recent years.
Older generations simply bought the most popular household coffee brand and didn't ask any questions about how it was made or where it came from.
Today, consumers from younger generations want to know more. They want to know where their coffee came from, how it was harvested, how the laborers were treated, how it was roasted, and more. They have high standards for quality, sustainability, fairtrade certifications, and packaging.
Coffee culture is thriving like never before. From how it's grown to how it's packaged, every phase of the process is an opportunity to be deliberate and artistic.
Match your high-quality coffee with high-quality packaging that's both sustainable and beautiful.
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Hopefully, the coffee industry will only get more transparent and sustainable as time goes on. One thing is for sure: sustainable packaging is on the rise. Soon everyone will be adopting more eco-friendly packaging options, so you should jump on the train as soon as possible.
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john a. powell is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of civil rights, civil liberties, structural racism, housing, poverty, and democracy. john is the Director of the Othering & Belonging Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, a research institute that brings together scholars, community advocates, communicators, and policymakers to identify and eliminate the barriers to an inclusive, just, and sustainable society and to create transformative change toward a more equitable world.
john holds the Robert D. Haas Chancellor’s Chair in Equity and Inclusion and is a Professor of Law, African American Studies, and Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley. Previously, he was the Executive Director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University where he also held the Gregory H. Williams Chair in Civil Rights & Civil Liberties at the Moritz College of Law.
john has written extensively on a number of issues including structural racism, racial justice, concentrated poverty, opportunity-based housing, voting rights, affirmative action in the United States, South Africa and Brazil, racial and ethnic identity, spirituality and social justice, and the needs of citizens in a democratic society. He is the author of several books, including his most recent work, Racing to Justice: Transforming our Concepts of Self and Other to Build an Inclusive Society.
john also founded and directed the Institute on Race and Poverty at the University of Minnesota. He has also served as Director of Legal Services in Miami, Florida and was the National Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union, where he was instrumental in developing educational adequacy theory.
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Opening Weekend Deer Harvest a Record
A mixed bag of factors, including excellent weather, abundant permits and help from out-of-state resulted in a record opening-weekend firearms deer harvest in Missouri.
Hunters checked an unprecedented 133,136 deer during the first two days of the November Segment of Firearms deer season Nov. 13 and 14. That is up 22,141 from last year and 5,885 more than the previous record set in 2002.
In most years, the opening-weekend deer kill comprises approximately 60 percent of the deer taken during the November hunt. If this holds true this year, the November firearms deer harvest could top 220,000. Missouri's top three deer harvest counties on opening weekend were Callaway with 2,572 deer checked, Howell with 2,516 and Texas with 2,385.
Regional totals from check stations were: northeast, 20,806; central, 17,145; northwest, 16,464; Ozark, 12,794; southwest, 12,745; Kansas City, 12,005; southeast, 8,945; St. Louis, 8,385. These figures do not include 23,683 deer checked by landowners using the new TeleCheck system.
The Missouri Department of Conservation recorded two firearms-related hunting accidents during the opening weekend. Neither accident was fatal.
The size of the state's deer herd, estimated at 1 million, is part of the reason for the strong harvest. However, deer numbers have been stable in most of the state for several years, so other factors must be at work, too.
One of those factors is weather. Opening day was sunny and pleasant, yet cool enough to encourage deer to move around looking for food. Continued cool weather without rain the second day ensured that hunters would stay outdoors and get a good start on the 11-day season. Another factor that contributed to the record-setting harvest was a poor acorn crop in most parts of the state. Deer rely heavily on acorns for food. In years when acorns are scarce, deer tend to gather in areas where food is available. This makes them easier for hunters to find.
Increased availability of antlerless permits helped, too. These permits cost $7 and allow hunters to shoot does or young bucks with antlers less than 3 inches long. Any-deer permits allow hunters to shoot antlered or antlerless deer, but they cost $17.
Venison from does and young deer tastes better and is more tender. Hunters who take does or young deer on antlerless tags retain the option of shooting an antlered deer later with an any-deer tag.
In many parts of the state, hunters can fill as many antlerless permits as they want. The Share the Harvest Program, coordinated by the Conservation Federation of Missouri, allows hunters to donate deer to food banks, often at little or no cost. This is a charitable incentive for hunters to continue hunting after they have as much venison as they want for themselves.
Approximately 450,000 hunters got a record 757,956 deer hunting permits for the opening weekend. That includes 455,060 permits sold and 302,896 distributed free of charge to landowners.
So far this season, hunters from other states bought 13,260 Nonresident Any-Deer Permits and 11,356 Nonresident Antlerless Permits worth more than $2 million. Expenditures on gas, food, lodging, equipment, supplies, guide fees and other hunting needs boosted the flow of nonresident cash into the Show-Me State to the tens of millions, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.
For more information about deer hunting or Share the Harvest, get a copy of the 2004 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting information guide, available wherever hunting permits are sold.


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