Coffee on Sundays

Pomme Swier

Pomme Swier

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Trained in environmental science at Wageningen University, this consultant transitioned into corporate sustainability after a decade in supply chain management. Holds the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification and has advised mid-market manufacturers on reducing carbon footprints across the Netherlands. Their work focuses on practical, scalable solutions rather than theoretical frameworks. They write to bridge the gap between complex environmental regulations and everyday lifestyle choices. Drawing from hands-on experience in auditing Dutch enterprises, they aim to demystify how individual actions align with broader systemic changes. Their articles often highlight overlooked connections between consumer habits and industrial practices.

Your coffee shop visit might actually save your social life

Your coffee shop visit might actually save your social life

The Real Reason Your Coffee Shop Visit Matters More Than You Think You know that feeling. The warm mug in your hands. The hum of the grinder. Now picture leaving that space within five minutes. Walking out with your paper cup in hand. Most of us do this without a

I Stopped Searching for a Coffeeshop in de Buurt and This Is What Happened

I Stopped Searching for a Coffeeshop in de Buurt and This Is What Happened

The Lie Your Map App Tells You About Coffee Quality You open your phone. The screen glows with a red pin two blocks away. It says 'Coffeeshop in de buurt'. You walk there. You sit down. You sip. And you realize the taste is flat, burnt, or painfully

The reason your expensive coffee tastes like burnt cardboard is actually a lie

The reason your expensive coffee tastes like burnt cardboard is actually a lie

The Myth of the Bad Bean You bought the fancy beans. Paid extra for that single-origin bag from a roaster you actually respect. And yet, when you take that first sip on Sunday morning, it tastes like burnt cardboard with a hint of regret. I've been there.

Why Your Competitors Are Quietly Winning While You Watch

Why Your Competitors Are Quietly Winning While You Watch

The Silent Shift in the Coffee Market You might think a global brand with thousands of locations is untouchable. But one controversial marketing campaign proved otherwise overnight. Starbucks Korea faced a massive backlash over its Tank Day promotion. The incident was not just a bad ad choice; it struck at

Five Cups a Day Could Be Cutting Your Dangerous Belly Fat

Five Cups a Day Could Be Cutting Your Dangerous Belly Fat

The Silent Killer Hiding in Your Waistline You can pinch the softness around your waist. It feels harmless enough — until a doctor tells you otherwise. That pinchable layer isn't the real problem. The danger lives deeper, wrapped around your organs. Visceral fat releases chemicals that trigger inflammation. It&

The Belgian brewer who claims you can drink all day without a hangover

The Belgian brewer who claims you can drink all day without a hangover

The Promise of a Morning Without Regret Imagine waking up on Monday morning. The sun is streaming through the blinds. Usually this is when you reach for painkillers or a thick blanket to hide from reality after Friday night’s festivities. But what if I told you there’s a

Why Brown Nail Polish Is Secretly Stealing Your Sunday Coffee Vibe

Why Brown Nail Polish Is Secretly Stealing Your Sunday Coffee Vibe

The Color That Connects Your Hands to Your Cup Look at your hands. Seriously. Now look at the mug in front of you. There is a striking resemblance happening right now that most people are missing entirely. We have been obsessed with butter yellow for months, but as the light