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Home composts can be finicky things that, just like a pet, need love, care and attention. Even the best green-thumbs can encounter problems with their home composts! So here we share some common issues and some helpful tips on how to fix them. In case you missed it in our last blog, here's our guide to decent products, and a selection of those that are home compostable. Need some extra...

First things first, what exactly is compostable packaging?Compostable packaging is packaging that breaks down naturally when left in the right environment, leaving behind no toxicity in the soil. Unlike traditional plastic packaging, compostable products are typically made from natural materials. However, certifications are required before any home-compostable claims can be made.

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It's been a wild ride from New Zealand to the UK, and now Europe and beyond. Ahead of the London Coffee Festival next week, our CEO Sam Chote, sat down to chat about decent's wider role in sustainability, some of our achievements (and challenges), and what the next 5 years look like for decent. How has the landscape for sustainable packaging evolved in the UK over the past five years, and what...

While we make some pretty awesome cups here at decent, this B Corp month we want to look beyond the cup and dive into the nitty gritty of our recent B Corp certification.We sat down with our General Manager Fraser in New Zealand, to chat about what being a B Corp means to us, some of the learnings made along the way, and what's next for decent.  First of all, can you please summarise what a...

As part of B Corp Month, we’re looking ‘beyond the cup’ - including some of our wonderful customers. Climpson & Sons is one customer, coffee shop, and coffee roaster that is also a part of the B Corp community. We spoke to Nicole Ferris, Managing Director of Climpson & Sons, about their motivation to become B Corp Certified, some tips & learnings made along the way, and where to, fr...

Bun and Coffee in Málaga are decent, and serving up some of the best coffee and donuts in town. With a huge focus on sustainability, owner/operators Monika and Javier are on a mission to inspire more conscious consumption. We chatted to them about how they do this, the secret behind their donut treats, plus they share all the best things to do on a weekend in beautiful Málaga. Hey! So what’s y...

We know, being a plant parent is hard. Particularly during these winter months when your cafe isn't getting much sunlight, you're away, or it's just so damn cold.  So here are our top 5 tips for keeping those plants not just surviving, but ✨ thriving ✨  1. Don’t over water - less is more! Overwatering is the biggest killer of house plants. Make sure the soil is completely dry to the touch befo...

LÂM Bakery are bringing their gorgeous flavours of the Middle East to the Paris pastry scene. We chatted with Abdualltef, owner, baker and cake-maker at LÂM about why he decided to switch up the traditional French pastries, and the role he has to play in sustainability.   Hey Abdualltef! Tell us, what inspired you to start LÂM ? After working in the industry for some time, I felt it was time f...

It's that time of year again, when the mittens and scarves come out, and the packaging delivery elves kick into high gear! We wanted to get in early and give you a heads-up on our upcoming Christmas hours so that you can plan ahead.  The decent team will be taking a little break, but as it's a busy time for everyone (including you), we would recommend getting orders in early. See below for a...

You may have heard that across the global food packaging industry, PFAS chemicals have been detected in packaging products.  If you’re not familiar with PFAS, it stands for Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances, which are human-made chemicals developed to help make materials heat, oil, stain, grease or water resistant. These chemicals are found in many things we use in our daily lives, like clo...

Hard Lines Coffee Roasters are really (really really) great at what they do. We sat down with Matt to discuss the inspiration behind their distinctive cup designs and why they love working with decent packaging. The Hard Line cups are so distinctive - tell us what the story is behind your Hot Cup design? Yeah the cup has certainly become our mascot over the years. When opening our cafe we want...

Welcome to the decent family, Aqueous.  Made from responsibly sourced paper, lined with a unique water-based barrier coating and coloured in water-based inks, these new Hot Cups are an advancement into new technology - making your morning cuppa taste that much better.  As the name suggests, the aqueous coating used is water-based and breaks down without any specialist treatments required, m...