Spotlight on Numi Tea: The Sustainable Packaging Journey

By Deborah Fleischer, Green Impact

I had the pleasure of meeting Reem Rahim, Numi Organic Tea co-founder at the Sustainable Brands conference recently. We got into an interesting conversation about tea bags, sustainable packaging and corn-based compostable products. I followed up with her and her Director of Operations to learn more about their efforts to develop more sustainable packaging.

First comes the tea

First full disclosure. As I write this morning, I am sipping on my Numi Jasmine Green tea. Honestly, I fell in love with this tea for the taste and knew little about the company nor their commitment to sustainability. But a closer look at the box tells a clear story. The tea itself is certified organic with no added flavor. I have always admired the wonderful aroma of their jasmine tea, which in part comes from the fact that it is scented with organic white Jasmine flowers!

It is Fair Trade Certified, ensuring that workers were provided a fair wage. … – CLICK HERE to Continue Reading and Comment

Source: http://www.TriplePundit.com: Spotlight on Numi Tea: The Sustainable Packaging Journey