Sustainability
If You Care FSC-certified coffee filters are sustainable because they are made from paper sourced from responsibly managed forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), ensuring ethical and environmentally sound forestry practices.
These filters are unbleached and chlorine-free, which reduces the production of harmful chemicals and minimizes environmental pollution.
Additionally, they are compostable, allowing for disposal that supports a circular waste system rather than contributing to landfills. Packaged in recyclable materials,
If You Care coffee filters align with eco-conscious principles, offering consumers a high-quality product that prioritizes environmental protection throughout its lifecycle.
Carbon Neutral Shipping
EARTHSHOPP PAYS CARBON OFFSETS FOR EVERY SHIPMENT.
We also use only sustainable packaging materials:
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100% recycled cardboard
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100% recycled stuffing material
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Compostable tape
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Babasse (sugar cane waste) paper
*Carbon offsets are paid through Shopify Planet.
About If You Care
The If You Care brand was created in 1990 and started with unbleached coffee filters. If You Care had the first and only unbleached coffee filters in North America at that time. Parchment Baking Paper and Baking Cups soon followed, both unbleached as well. There was no other brand in the North American market offering brown chlorine-free paper products.
If You Care has continued to come out with more products over the years.
If You Care products are produced with a view to reducing the amount of waste in our waste streams. If possible, nothing should remain after the product has been used and properly disposed of. The packaging is made from unbleached recycled cardboard or paper which should be recycled again.
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How to use
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Prepare Your Pour-Over Device: Set up your pour-over coffee maker and ensure it’s clean and ready to use.
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Place the Filter: Open the #4 cone coffee filter and position it in the cone holder, ensuring it fits snugly.
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Rinse the Filter (Optional): Pour hot water through the filter to rinse it and preheat the cone. Discard the rinse water. This step can remove any paper residue and enhance flavor.
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Add Coffee Grounds: Add your desired amount of medium-ground coffee into the filter. A common ratio is 1–2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water.
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Pour Hot Water: Slowly pour hot water (just below boiling, around 195–205°F) in a circular motion over the coffee grounds, starting in the center and moving outward. Allow the coffee to bloom (expand) for 30 seconds before continuing to pour in stages.
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Enjoy Your Coffee: Once all the water has passed through the grounds, remove the filter with the used coffee grounds.
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Compost the Filter: Place the used filter and coffee grounds in your compost bin, as they are 100% compostable.
What is Earthshopp?
Earthshopp was founded by a mother and son team who believe that the health of the planet and reversing climate change should be a top priority for all of us. We are passionate about finding ways to live sustainably and in harmony with the Earth, and we believe that mankind can function in a balanced and sustainable way with the planet.
That is why we created Earthshopp.com - a marketplace for sustainable goods. Our mission is to create a space for people to painlessly transition to sustainable, earth-friendly products for all of their needs and wants, resulting in sustainability becoming the norm in shopping.
We believe that every small change we make in our daily lives can have a big impact on the planet. By choosing to purchase products that are good for the environment, we can help to reduce our carbon footprint and make a positive difference in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rinsing is optional. Some people prefer to pour hot water through the filter before adding coffee to remove any minimal paper taste and to preheat the pour-over device. However, If You Care filters are made with unbleached, chlorine-free paper, so they impart little to no flavor.
Yes, If You Care #4 cone filters are designed to fit all standard #4 cone-shaped pour-over coffee makers, including popular brands like Chemex, Hario, and Melitta.
These filters work best with medium-ground coffee, which is ideal for pour-over brewing. Using very fine grounds might slow down the water flow, but the high-quality construction helps prevent tearing.
Yes, If You Care coffee filters are 100% compostable. You can compost them along with the coffee grounds in home or municipal composting systems, reducing waste and supporting eco-friendly disposal.
It is made in Germany.
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