Single-serve coffee pods are incredibly convenient for java fiends. For the planet, not so much.
Popular coffee pods, such as those used by Kuerig, are made up of different materials, and it’s only very recently that they were certified as recyclable. While being recyclable is better than not, the spent pods are only so after separating the innards, which also contain the grounds and filter and is dependent on local curbside service accepting #5 plastic. The extra effort ensuring the spent pods are recycled almost makes it enough to take away one of single-serve coffeeâs biggest drawsâconvenience.
