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Grounds for Change
United States
The Story
Grounds for Change is a worker-owned coffee roaster and distributor specializing in fair-trade, organic, and shade-grown beans sourced directly from farmer cooperatives. They're committed to environmental sustainability and transparent supply chains that prioritize farmer equity over profit margins.
Oras Index
· 70/100Good to Know
Grounds for Change demonstrates strong ethical sourcing through worker-ownership and fair-trade partnerships, but we could not find published details on named farms, harvest dates, or lot numbers—the Counter Culture Coffee standard for origin transparency. Their website emphasizes 'farmer cooperatives' without disclosing specific cooperative names, regions, or pricing premiums. On craft, we found limited evidence of named roasters with Q-grader credentials or roast-date stamping on packaging; processing method details and freshness discipline remain opaque. Packaging appears to use standard kraft bags with limited disclosure of recyclable content percentages or refill programs. To reach 'Built to Last' tier (60+), Grounds for Change could publish a transparent supplier map (cooperative names + countries + regions), introduce roast-date labeling and Q-grader credentials for their lead roaster, and explore refillable bulk options or high-PCR secondary packaging.
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