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In reply to the discussion: Why it's so hard to create a truly recyclable Keurig coffee pod [View all]

Gore1FL

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3. I don't understand why they can't make a bio-degradable pod and call it done.
Reply to Diamond_Dog (Original post)
Thu Jan 2, 2025, 12:10 PM
Jan 2025

Making them out of aluminum just means more aluminum in the landfill.

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Why it's so hard to create a truly recyclable Keurig coffee pod [View all] Diamond_Dog Jan 2025 OP
If you want better coffee *and* no recycling problems, Ocelot II Jan 2025 #1
When I use my Keurig I use the reusable pod and never buy the pre made ones for that reason ! kimbutgar Jan 2025 #6
Same here. It's cheaper, too. You can get more coffee from a bag of beans Ocelot II Jan 2025 #7
Coffee maker that uses more plastic and makes more trash... Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #2
I don't understand why they can't make a bio-degradable pod and call it done. Gore1FL Jan 2025 #3
Biodegradable materials tend to be porous so the coffee would get stale. Ocelot II Jan 2025 #5
Cameron's Coffee does NickB79 Jan 2025 #11
Heat + aluminum isn't healthy. Try taking a minute and make yourself "drip" (paper filter) coffee. fierywoman Jan 2025 #4
I use a Mr. Coffee machine and Nature's Promise brown paper filters wolfie001 Jan 2025 #8
The coffee habit by itself has a high environmental cost. hunter Jan 2025 #9
Cameron's Coffee sells Ecopods that are compostable NickB79 Jan 2025 #10
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