Alterra Coffee Roasters

Alterra Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It has been a supplier of roasted coffee to its own chain of cafes in the Milwaukee area since 1993. It is also a supplier of beans and coffee to a number of grocery stores, restaurants, and independent coffee shops. The company is known for its commitment to social and environmental responsibility, as well as its practice of sourcing specialty coffees via direct relationships with the growers.

Notability

Alterra has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its extensive efforts in expanding green power awareness. [http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/alterracoffeeroasters.htm] The company is listed as an EPA Green Power Partner in recognition of its 100% use of green energy sourced from wind power, biomass decomposition, solar energy, and small hydroelectric plants in all its Milwaukee retail locations. In addition, Alterra has promoted green power use to its customers via in-store sign-ups, java jackets, and Milwaukee newsletters, events, and publications. In 2004, it received the Green Power Purchasing Award, placing it among 9 other companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Whole Foods Market, and Salt Lake City. [http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/winners/booklets.htm]

External links

* [http://www.alterracoffee.com Alterra Coffee Roasters]

* [http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/partners/alterracoffeeroasters.htm U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Green Power Partnership]