Archive for March, 2009

Three-pack of Reusable Bags

There is no denying it, reusable bags are all the rage right now. They are convenient, stylish, and of course they are more eco-friendly than using paper or plastic. Here at Green Mountain Coffee, we decided to create a reusable bag for our Better World Gift Basket. We received so many compliments and requests to [...]

Economic Opportunities for Children of Coffee Farmers through Fundacion Ixil

Last week I traveled to San Gaspar Chajul, home of Asocacion Chajulense, a small scale coffee growing community in Guatemala. 
San Gaspar Chajul, is one of 21 municipalities in the Department of El Quiche.  It is also one of the 10 poorest municipalities in Guatemala.  Like small scale coffee farmers in other regions and countries, the coffee [...]