Oakland Coffee Works facts for kids
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| Industry | Coffee shop |
| Founded | 2015 Oakland, California |
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| Headquarters | 1940 Union Street, Unit 15, Oakland, California |
| Products | Coffee beans, coffee beverages |
Oakland Coffee Works, also known as Oakland Coffee, is a company that sells coffee. It was started in 2015 by the members of the famous punk rock band Green Day. These founders are Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool, and Mike Dirnt. The company is based in Oakland, California, in the United States.
Oakland Coffee has a special goal. They want to make coffee packaging that is "compostable". This means the packaging can break down naturally and become part of the soil. This helps the environment.
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What is Compostable Packaging?
In December 2015, Oakland Coffee became the first coffee company in the US to sell only compostable packaging. This included their 12 oz. coffee bags and single-serve coffee cups.
Why is Compostable Important?
Compostable packaging is good for the Earth. It means the materials can turn into nutrient-rich soil. This helps reduce waste in landfills. All of Oakland Coffee's bags and cups are certified compostable. This certification comes from the Biodegradable Products Institute. It means they meet strict rules for composting.
High-Quality Coffee Beans
Oakland Coffee sells only coffee that is grown organically. This means no harmful chemicals are used. The coffee beans are also handpicked. This ensures only the best beans are chosen.
Fair Trade Practices
The company also makes sure their coffee is "fairly traded". This means the farmers who grow the coffee get a fair price for their hard work. This helps support small organic farms. Most of their beans come from high mountains in Central and South America.
The Oakland Coffee Club
In the summer of 2020, Oakland Coffee started a special service. It's called The Oakland Coffee Club. This club lets customers get coffee sent to them every month. It's an easy way to always have fresh coffee.
Helping the Community
In late 2020, Oakland Coffee teamed up with World Central Kitchen. This group helps feed people in need. They worked together on something called the Chefs To The Polls Initiative.
Coffee for Voters
Through this partnership, Oakland Coffee gave free coffee to people. This included poll workers and those waiting in line to vote. They provided coffee before and on Election Day. This helped keep people warm and energized.
Music and Giving Back
In November 2020, Oakland Coffee announced their first Holiday Bundle Series. This collection included special items for fans.
Billie Joe Armstrong's Vinyl
One special item was a 7-inch vinyl record. It featured songs from Billie Joe Armstrong's "No Fun Mondays" project. The songs were "I Think We're Alone Now" and "War Stories".
Helping Families in Need
Every time someone bought this vinyl record, it helped others. Each purchase provided five meals to families in need. These meals were given through the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Green Day's Special Vinyl
In October 2021, Oakland Coffee Works released another special vinyl record. This one featured two songs from Green Day's 1994 BBC Radio 1 performance. These recordings had never been released before.
Rare Live Tracks
The vinyl record was purple. It had live versions of "Basket Case" and "When I Come Around". Green Day's drummer, Tre Cool, chose the purple color. This was a special treat for Green Day fans.
New Name: Punk Bunny Coffee
Oakland Coffee Works later announced a change to their name. The coffee company is now called Punk Bunny Coffee.
