what it means to Lyons, the environment,
our farmers and to you
what it means to you
As a consumer of Lyons coffee,
you can be safe in the knowledge that you are making a contribution to the
lives of many coffee farmers, their families and surrounding communities.
Because coffee is grown by farmers in developing countries, buying their
produce helps to improve the local economy whilst ensuring that local development
happens in a sustainable manner.
what it means to the environment
The protection of native vegetation
along rivers and springs ensures no agricultural residues run into water
courses, and provides important breeding grounds for many animals and plants.
The planting of trees amongst coffee bushes has numerous benefits.
Trees
provide a habitat for hundreds of different birds and animals, many of which
are endangered or endemic to coffee-growing regions.
The increased diversity
of plants means coffee bushes are less susceptible to attack from plagues,
enabling a more reliable harvest year-to-year.
Trees provide structural integrity
to the surrounding soil, so that less soil is washed away during monsoon
or hurricane season; some trees, such as banana or brazil nut, can provide
an extra source of income for farming families, as well as an additional
source of food and timber.
100% Rainforest Alliance Certified
Lyons
original blend, decaffeinated and beans all contain coffee grown on sustainable
farms where the farmer and workers are paid
a fair price for the coffee
and for the work they do.
