# Compostable Coffee Pods The Single-Serve Pods from Ethical Bean are Fully Compostable By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-pods References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118501-ethical-bean-coffee-launches-100-compostable-single-serve-pods) The Vancouver-based company [Ethical Bean Coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-joy-spirits) recently debuted a line of [single-serve coffee pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-aluminum-coffee-pods) that are 100 percent compostable. Although coffee pods are convenient, many consumers have expressed concerns over the environmental impact of the disposable containers. Now there is a more sustainable option for those who want to find a more eco-friendly way to use their single-serve coffee maker. The comestible coffee pods created by Ethical Bean are in line with the company's commitment to fair and eco-friendly production practices. The pods themselves are made from a unique combination of renewable materials, including coffee bean chaff. The single-serve pods can be thrown directly into the [compost bin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-compostable-coffee-cups) and will fully break down after just 84 days making them an eco-friendly alternative to non-recyclable pods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compostable Single-serve Pods:** Opportunity for other coffee companies to create compostable single-serve pods, meeting the growing demand for environmentally-friendly coffee options. - **Eco-friendly Product Packaging:** Opportunity for companies in other industries to create eco-friendly product packaging, using renewable materials and increasing their commitment to sustainability. - **Renewable Materials Innovation:** Opportunity for companies to focus on developing new renewable materials to create sustainable and compostable products, addressing the growing concern of environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffee Industry:** Coffee companies can capitalize on consumer demand for environmentally-friendly options by creating compostable single-serve pods. - **Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Industry:** Companies in the CPG industry can increase their sustainability efforts by creating products with eco-friendly packaging, using renewable materials like coffee bean chaff. - **Materials Science Industry:** The development of new renewable materials can create innovation opportunities for companies in the materials science industry, contributing to a more sustainable future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Instant Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natureworks.md) - [Waste-Reducing Coffee Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-balls.md) - [Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-singleserve-coffee.md) - [Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamberlain-coffee-2.md) - [Sustainable Coffee Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-coffee1.md) - [Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruvi.md) - [Organic Own-Brand Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-grocers-organic-coffee-pods.md) - [At-Home Coffee Pod Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-pod-maker.md) - [Extra-Bold Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-creek-coffee-escape-pods.md)