The Dirt on Composting with Nexus Coffee

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How to Turn Your Used Coffee Grounds into Garden Gold

Let’s be real—composting can sound a little... intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. If you’ve got a love for coffee (check ✅), a garden or a few houseplants (check ✅), and a little curiosity about doing better for the planet (big check ✅), you’re already off to a great start.

We’re big fans of making sustainability simple. That’s why we want to show you how your used coffee grounds can go from morning ritual to plant superfood.

Why Compost Coffee Grounds?

Used coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen—a key nutrient your plants love. Instead of tossing them in the trash, tossing them into your compost pile (or straight into the soil) gives those grounds a second life.

It’s an easy way to reduce waste and make something actually useful in the process. Plus, less organic material in landfills means fewer methane emissions. That’s a win-win.

How to Compost Like a Pro (Or at Least a Confident Beginner)

Coffee grounds are what composters call a “green”—not because of color, but because of their nitrogen content. To keep things balanced, you’ll need “browns” too: think shredded cardboard, dry leaves, or paper. The goal is to mix greens and browns for a happy, healthy compost pile.

➡️ Rough rule of thumb? More browns than greens.
➡️ Too much green = stinky mess. Too much brown = slow breakdown.

And storing your grounds? Easy. Save them in one of our bags or toss them in a container with a lid until you're ready to compost. No fancy setup needed.

A Few Quick Composting Tips:
☕ Turn your pile now and then to let it breathe
☕ Keep it damp (not soaking!)
☕ Skip the meat, dairy, and oil—they’re compost party crashers
☕ Coffee filters? If they’re unbleached, toss ’em in too

Nexus Coffee’s Commitment to Sustainability

Everything we do—down to our packaging—is with the planet in mind. Our compostable bags and donations to earth-friendly initiatives are just a few ways we make sure our coffee leaves the world a little better than we found it.

We’re here for the long haul, and that includes helping you live (and sip) a little greener every day.

Start Small. Start Now. Start with Your Cup.

Composting doesn’t have to be complicated. And with every brew, you’ve got a chance to turn waste into something worth growing. So next time you finish that pour-over or press, don’t toss those grounds—put ’em to work.

Let’s keep doing better. One cup at a time.

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