SUSTAINABILITY

A CONSTANT REVOLUTION

Industrial coffee roasting machine in a room with a colorful mural of a stylized face on the wall, and bags of organic coffee beans on the floor.

Sustainability is built into our everyday operations. We’re committed to reducing waste, supporting responsible sourcing, and creating a specialty coffee experience that’s better for the planet and the people on it.

OPERATIONS

COFFEE PACKAGING

Our retail coffee is packaged in compostable bags, so you can enjoy it at home with less environmental impact. For café use, we skip single-use packaging altogether by receiving all coffee in reusable buckets — a simple shift that helps us cut down on waste and keep our footprint small.

LORING ROASTER

We roast our coffee on a Loring roaster, the most energy-efficient production roaster in the coffee industry. Its innovative design cuts fuel consumption and emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional roasters — giving us beautifully roasted coffee with a much smaller environmental impact.

HOUSE-MADE EVERYTHING

By preparing as much as possible in-house — from almond milk to syrups and spreads — we reduce packaging waste, limit unnecessary transportation, and keep our ingredient sourcing thoughtful and efficient. It’s a small shift that adds up to a lighter footprint.

WASTE

Behind the bar, we compost coffee grounds and sort recyclables daily. We also work with local waste management services to ensure materials are properly handled. Pastries left over at the end of each day are donated to our local unhoused and food insecure community.

Our cafes are equipped with compost and recycling stations to help divert waste from landfills, making it easy for guests to sort waste responsibly.

Sustainability is built into how we operate every day. From sourcing to waste management, we’re always looking for ways to reduce our impact and make mindful choices behind the scenes. Here are a few of the steps we take to keep our operations as planet-friendly as possible:

THOUGHTFUL SOURCING

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  • We work with importers who prioritize ethical and sustainable practices — including partners in the NKG Bloom initiative. Green coffees come from smallholder farmers supported through access to financing, education, and environmentally responsible farming methods.

  • We partner with Sante Matcha, who source all of their matcha directly from small farms in Japan. dedicated to sustainable harvesting and production.

  • We’re proud to serve Straus Family Creamery organic dairy, known for its zero-waste practices, along with Oatly oat milk and our own house-made almond milk — crafted in small batches to reduce packaging waste and keep ingredients simple.

  • We’re proud to offer merch from partners who share our values around sustainability, quality, and community:

    • MiiR – Every product funds clean water, health, and environmental projects through their Give Code program. Plus, they’re a certified B Corp and Climate Neutral.

    • Created Co. – Specializes in durable, design-forward drinkware for cafés, with a focus on minimizing waste and supporting mental health initiatives in the hospitality industry.

    • Weld MFG – American-made hats and apparel, produced with care in small batches to reduce excess inventory and promote long-term wear.

    • Local Partners – From screen printers to artists, we collaborate with talented makers in our own community to keep production local and intentional.description

REUSABLE DRINKWARE

ACCOMODATED, ENCOURAGED, & REWARDED

We’re proud to offer a 25 cent discount per beverage to guests who bring in their own mugs, cups, or tumblers. This is backed by offering beautiful, functional drinkware for purchase all year long that makes it easy to enjoy your Revo sustainably.