Sustainability
Sustainability
Caring for Country includes caring about what we leave behind.
Marnka & Co. is inspired by Arabana Country and the mound springs of Kati Thanda, places that have sustained life for thousands of years because they were cared for. We try to bring the same thinking to how our coffee is made, packed and gifted: use only what is needed, make things to last, and keep looking for better ways.
We work to bring you the freshest product and, where we can, we actively seek to keep waste to a minimum, whether through how we package your orders or by building recycling into how we manage waste.
Less packaging, less waste
Our gift boxes are finished with a belly band rather than a full printed wrap. It does the same job with far less material, and it slips off cleanly without tearing the box.
- One belly band design carries the occasion, so boxes and cards do not need to be reprinted for every event.
- Co-branded belly bands are printed to your exact order quantity, so there is no surplus stock sitting in a warehouse.
- Every order is roasted fresh to order in small batches, so we are not roasting coffee that goes stale on a shelf.
Made to be kept and reused
Our navy gift box is built with a magnetic lid to be kept, not thrown away. Once the coffee is gone, it can live a second life as:
- A keepsake box for cards, photos and small treasures
- Desk or drawer storage for stationery and chargers
- A gift box you can use again for someone else
We would love to see where yours ends up. Share a photo with us at hello@marnkaco.com.
Exploring what comes next
We are researching better options for the future of Marnka & Co. packaging and formats, including:
- Compostable coffee pods
- Single-serve steeped coffee bags with lower-impact packaging
- Gift packaging made from recycled and recyclable materials
This work is at the research and development stage. We will only share a product and its environmental claims once it has been tested and we can stand behind it.
We would rather make steady, honest progress than big promises. As we learn and improve, we will share it here.
Inspired by Country.