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Fully Compostable Coffee Pods

The Halo Brewing Coffee Pods are a Far More Sustainable Option

— March 7, 2017 — Lifestyle
Thousands of coffee brewing pods are used every minute with each one destined for the landfill, so the Halo coffee pods are created as at the world's first that's truly compostable.

The environmentally sustainable Halo coffee pods are designed with waste elimination in mind without compromising when it comes to quality. The Halo pods are the design work of Nils Leonard, Richard Hardwick and Andrew Richardson who aim to put an end to the wastefulness that surrounds coffee pods.

Brewing coffee pods have remained a popular product with consumers despite their wasteful nature, which shows that the convenience factor needs to be merged with sustainability in order to garner more attention in the marketplace. The Halo coffee pods are an example of this that can be used with existing equipment to effectively eliminate all those pods you're tossing in the trash.
Trend Themes
1. Compostable Coffee Pods - Opportunity to create innovative coffee pods that are fully compostable, addressing the issue of waste in the industry.
2. Sustainable Packaging - Disruptive potential for the development of eco-friendly packaging solutions in various industries, such as food and beverage, personal care, and household products.
3. Convenience and Sustainability - Combining convenience and sustainability to create consumer products that minimize waste and maximize environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Industry - Potential for coffee companies to capitalize on the demand for sustainable coffee pods by offering compostable options, attracting environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Packaging Industry - Opportunity for packaging companies to develop and produce eco-friendly packaging alternatives to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions.
3. Consumer Goods Industry - Disruptive potential to innovate and create sustainable consumer products that prioritize convenience and environmental consciousness, meeting the needs of conscious consumers.
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