Beverages
Single-Serve Coffee Pods
Box of 12 pods
36
g
Total plastic weight
Each pod fuses plastic, foil, paper and coffee grounds, recycling requires manual separation that almost nobody does.
11%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
3 components- PP pod cups (12)24g
- Aluminium foil lids6g
- Paperboard box6g
Production footprint
Per unit108L
Water to produce
0.44kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Compostable Coffee PodsPlant-based fibers and biopolymers, fully biodegradable.0gplastic
- Reusable Stainless Steel PodsRefillable metal capsules designed for lifetime use.0gplastic
- Recyclable All-Aluminium PodsPlastic-free construction with infinitely recyclable materials.0gplastic
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