![]() ![]() Jordan Hardin, Alfred's Director of Food & Beverage, explained to me that while pretty much every coffee shop has a vanilla syrup, most source it from a large manufacturer because it's generally more affordable. With just three ingredients (vanilla bean, pure cane sugar, and a bit of Vitamin C to help preserve things), this syrup doesn't have the distinctly artificial tinge of others I tried. The product is as delicious as it is straightforward. Intrigued, I immediately placed an order and have not looked back since. ![]() Apparently, they are well known on the West Coast, but as a New Yorker, I was unfamiliar-and, surprisingly, the algorithm had not fed it to me during my internet research. This was the first I had heard of the brand. After a few weeks of striking out, I happened to be skimming an interview with fashion writer Leandra Cohen where, while giving a tour of her kitchen, she referenced Alfred's World Famous Vanilla Syrup. I even attempted to make my own vanilla syrup, which turned out decently (it did the job of sweetening), but not as well as the professionals' (it lacked the creamy, floral notes). I tried several brands-six to be exact-each offering a different price point and taste. And so began my quest for the perfect vanilla syrup. Surely this could be replicated at home, I thought. ![]() The only snag: I love the taste of toasty vanilla in my coffee, and Starbucks does this very well. But splurging on a daily coffee drink is not a sustainable practice for me, especially when I can technically make it at home. Like many of us, I'd gotten into the habit of getting my lattes from my neighborhood Starbucks. That is, until I found Alfred's World Famous Vanilla Syrup. I didn't think the process could be improved. Then, I steam the milk (oat is my preference these days) and pour it all into my favorite ceramic mug. Before the rest of the house wakes up, I head to the kitchen, pull out my canister of espresso beans, and begin the process of grinding, tamping, and pulling the shot. The Guardian Sustainable Business Sustainability Case Studies contain articles on all the initiatives that met the criteria for the GSB Awards.This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking hotline, and everything in between! Lynn Beavis is part of the wordworks network ![]() Élan uses only the most eco-friendly hair products and suppliers and is sharing its expertise with other businesses locally. In addition, the use of compostable towels and capes has eliminated the need for washing machines, cutting water consumption by a further 18% and saving the business around £900 a year. While the salon naturally uses high volumes of water, installation of the new basin system has reduced consumption by 64%. Moreover, adopting a green ethos has reduced electricity costs from more than £6,000 a year to £787 – a drop of 762%. The company is convinced that many of its customers conscientiously select a greener, more sustainable service. Sales rose by 14% to £323,398 in the year to September 2012 and by a further 16% to £373,749 in 2013. Since the work was completed in March 2012, the company's turnover has increased steadily. The company's carbon management plan is endorsed by the Carbon Trust and has resulted in a reduction in its CO2 emissions – equivalent to 110 tonnes during 2013, a 38% improvement on the previous year.īusiness is booming. The salon switched energy suppliers to get the business 100% renewable electricity and is due to install a voltage unit, which is expected to save a further 10% on electricity. Élan completed level two of the Green Tick scheme, a Scottish environmental management system. The salon's radical cut in carbon emissions and energy use is the result of an environmental action plan. The new-look salon has photovoltaic panels to generate electricity solar-thermal panels to provide hot water an air-source heat pump that saves 80% on heating costs and LED lighting that consumes 80% less electricity than before and will last for a decade.Įnergy-saving motion detectors and low-temperature radiators have been installed new basins cut water consumption by well over half a specialist eco-cleaning system uses only cold water and the company returns unused electricity to the National Grid. New equipment, practices and systems were introduced to strengthen the hairdresser's environmental and commercial performances. ![]()
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