The Lost Sheep Coffee compostable coffee capsules have been unveiled by the UK-based brand as an eco-friendly option for consumers who are looking to reduce their use of single-used plastics.
Capable of breaking down in just a matter of weeks, the coffee capsules are made from a material called lignin that is crafted fro ma mix of wood bark and a paper processing industry waste product. This wood-based capsule design eliminates the use of plastic or other materials in the mix to address consumer concerns surrounding existing coffee capsules and pods presently on the market.
Founder Stuart Wilson spoke on the new Lost Sheep Coffee compostable coffee capsules saying, "We know our customers want the convenience of being able to make a really quality cup of coffee at home but without the guilt of chucking more plastic or aluminum into landfill. Until recently, compostable capsules would have a very short freshness life as the coffee inside would be exposed to oxygen causing the coffee to go stale. Without plastic or glue it is incredibly difficult to create an airtight seal over the product, but our 100% compostable air-tight capsules allow Lost Sheep Coffee to guarantee a minimum shelf freshness life of 12+ months!"
Wood-Made Coffee Capsules
The New Lost Sheep Coffee Compostable Coffee Capsules are Eco-Friendly
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Coffee Capsules - The trend of eco-friendly coffee capsules is disrupting the single-use plastics market by offering consumers a sustainable alternative.
2. Wood-based Materials - The use of wood-based materials, such as lignin, in coffee capsule production presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable packaging solutions.
3. Compostable Packaging - The trend of compostable packaging, like the Lost Sheep Coffee compostable coffee capsules, provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for reducing landfill waste from single-use coffee capsules.
Industry Implications
1. Single-use Plastics - The single-use plastics industry can explore opportunities to innovate and incorporate eco-friendly materials into their products, such as wood-based coffee capsules.
2. Packaging - The packaging industry can capitalize on the eco-friendly trend by developing innovative compostable solutions for various products, including coffee capsules.
3. Coffee - The coffee industry can leverage the demand for sustainable packaging by partnering with brands like Lost Sheep Coffee to offer eco-friendly options to consumers.