Keurig Finally Introducing Plastic-Free Coffee Pods with Plant-Based Coating

Keurig helped popularize the notion of coffee pods, and single serving coffee, selling millions of the machines globally. Their individual plastic pods, however, attracted the wrong kind of attention. Being impossible to recycle, they ended up in landfills en masse.

The company moved to a slightly-more recyclable option a few years back, but it was tricky to sort, and most people ended up chucking them into the trash anyway.

Now, Keurig is coming out with a better option, with the help of some clever plant-based packaging. Called K-Rounds, the puck shaped pods are fully compostable, and eliminate the need for plastic altogether.

Using a seaweed-based compostable wrapping, the pods can be used like traditional ones, but are much better for the planet.

The compressed coffee pods will be available in a wide variety of sizes, flavors and preferences, starting soon. Small victory against plastic waste. ✔️