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Completely Compostable Coffee Pods

Muskoka Roastery's Coffee Pods Completely Biodegrade in 84 Days

— March 9, 2017 — Eco
Muskoka Roastery is aiming to solve a problem that has cropped up around coffee pods. Whereas a few years ago, coffee pods were the unabashed rage, today consumers are concerned with the large amounts of waste that the single-serving cups create over time. In response, Muskoka Roastery's pods are 100 percent biodegradable while still being fully compatible with Keurig machines, giving consumers an eco-friendly option when it comes to coffee convenience.

Muskoka Roastery's coffee pods are called PurPods, and they were developed as a parnership between the roastery, Club Coffee (a Canadian distributor,) and the Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre at the University of Guelph. According to research, the PurPods fully biodegrade and disappear from their compost site after just 84 days. And since the pods are made from coffee chaff (a byproduct of the roasting process,) they help foster a sustainable, closed-loop system.
Trend Themes
1. Compostable Coffee Pods - The trend of developing coffee pods that are fully compostable and biodegradable.
2. Eco-friendly Packaging - The trend of creating packaging solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability.
3. Sustainable Supply Chain - The trend of implementing sustainable practices throughout the entire supply chain.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee - The coffee industry can explore innovative ways to reduce waste and introduce eco-friendly packaging solutions like fully compostable coffee pods.
2. Packaging - The packaging industry can capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions by developing more sustainable materials and designs.
3. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can embrace sustainable practices by incorporating compostable packaging options, such as coffee pods, to reduce waste and increase environmental friendliness.
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