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Waste-Reducing Coffee Balls

CoffeeB Coffee Balls are Single-Use But Compostable

— September 7, 2022 — Lifestyle
Single-use coffee pods have become quite popular but are renowned for creating ample waste, so the CoffeeB Coffee Balls have been created by the Swiss company as an eco-friendly alternative.

The coffee product is formulated for use in the brand's countertop Globe coffee machine and consists of ground coffee beans compressed inside a seaweed-based outer casing. The coffee is brewed by being softened with water inside the machine before being pierced to start the brewing process and being squeezed at a pressure of between seven and 12 bars.

The CoffeeB Coffee Balls are filled with certified organic coffee that's also free trade and comes in eight blends to choose from. The single-serve coffee product can be composted after use to reduce waste.

Image Credit: CoffeeB
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Single-serve Coffee Alternatives - With the increasing demand for sustainable coffee pods, businesses can explore manufacturing eco-friendly single-serve coffee alternatives to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Seaweed-based Packaging Materials - Enterprises can innovate the manufacturing of seaweed-based outer casings, which can be used in producing eco-friendly and easily decomposable packaging solutions.
3. Organic and Free Trade Focused Products - Companies can consider transitioning to organic and fair trade source focused products to appeal to conscious individuals seeking high-quality, ethically-sourced goods while creating an impactful, socially-conscious business.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Pod Industry - Companies involved in coffee pod manufacturing can explore the creation of eco-friendly single-serve coffee products for consumers looking for sustainable options.
2. Packaging Industry - Packaging companies can adopt the idea of seaweed-based materials for producing eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging solutions for various industries that are concerned with creating an eco-friendly brand image.
3. Organic Coffee Industry - Enterprises involved in organic coffee production can leverage the opportunity of creating premium-quality, organic, Fairtrade certified coffee products while increasing their impact on social and environmental sustainability.
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