Can you compost tea bags?
The con-postable debate continues and after months of research, we give you the facts on tea bag packaging.
Our current impact on the planet
Our commitment to organic was driven by our determination to do the right thing – for our people, our partners our consumers and our planet.
Follow us as we interrogate every aspect of our business with the goal of becoming as green as we can possibly be to protect our planet for future generations.
Carbon neutral certified
We have worked closely with The Sri Lanka Climate Fund and we are pleased to announce that after calculating our carbon footprint they have verified our business as carbon neutral against the globally accepted ISO standard 14025:2006 and ISO 14064-1: 2008 for product and the organisation respectively.
Planet organic
We’re passionate about organic farming and have only ever traded 100% organic teas and herbal infusions. Why are we so passionate about it? Because organic farming is the only way to ensure that our planet is properly looked after through agriculture for the present and the future. Our ingredients are chemical-free (fertilisers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides) which keeps the ecosystems around the teas, herbs and spices as natural and happy as possible.
Strictly no GMO
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have had their DNA modified by humans through a process of genetic engineering. The dangers and risks of mass GMO farming to the planet is well documented and many countries have banned or restricted their use as a result. With no standardised regulations on the labelling of GMOs in packaging and ingredients means that it’s often difficult or impossible to know where they hide. We guarantee that none of our ingredients or packaging contain any GMOs.
Our packaging materials from 2021
Natureflex
2021 will see us switching to fully compostable inner packaging in our retail products by using Natureflex, a very clever plant-based alternative to plastic.
FSC cardboard
We already use FSC (Forest Stewardship Council Certification) cardboard for most of our packaging and we’re working towards this being 100%.
Pyramid bags, tags and string
As of March 2021 our pyramid bags, string and tag will be made from sugar cane, cotton and paper making them all biodegradable and suitable for your food waste bin at home. Please bear with us as we run down our current materials and inventory – we expect you’ll start to see this come through at the end of summer.
Join us on our green journey
We will continue asking questions about all our business practices, products and materials, and we’ll strive to make the best decisions for the planet and for you, our customers.
We will always be happy to answer any questions that you have about any of our products, materials or business practices. Email us at hello@joesteacompany.com if you can’t find the answer to a question on this page.
“When we make the decision to buy an organic product, we’re not always aware of the huge contribution we are making. Not only does organic farming deliver proven benefits for wildlife, but by avoiding the use of high energy chemicals and encouraging practices that put carbon back in the soil, it also has significant potential to address climate change. Organic farming is great for people too, creating more jobs and reducing farm workers exposure to harmful pesticides. Not only does every pound you spend on organic get you a product you can really trust, but it’s a vote for a better future where food and farming are as it should be.”
Lee Holdstock – Soil Association
Our range of award winning organic teas
The best whole leaf teas and herbal infusions meet good-to-go pyramid tea bags, tastebud brilliant flavour and proper London passion.