I sampled the product from Melitta; especially when they said eco friendly pods. It’s certainly good coffee.
Anyway, onto the main part of the story that this coffee pod has plastic seals made from layered plastic and can be reclaimed under recycling code #7. The filter itself is composed of 100% polypropylene, which makes it recyclable with other #5 plastics.
Historical Context
By some counts, 15% to 25% of U.S. households now own a single-serve coffee machine. So that roughly translates into 9 billion pods per year. So all of those cups ending up in landfills every year (The Wall Street Journal).
Melitta Coffee designs its products with the environment in mind. Recently, it launched a line of eco-friendly and 100% recyclable single-serve cups for Keurig-style machines. This product is Melitta’s Café de Europa Gourmet Coffee. Unique to the category, it allows consumers to see and smell their coffee immediately. When they remove the cup from its sealed freshness pack, they engage their senses. With this new single-serve option, coffee enthusiasts enjoy both quality and convenience. Each cup features a filter. Upon brewing, water fully saturates the grinds. This process results in a bold, flavorful cup of coffee. You can find Melitta’s new single cups at http://www.melitta.com, http://www.amazon.com, and most major grocery retailers. They are available in the metro areas of Boston, New York City and Philadelphia, priced at $9.49 for a 12 count box.
Other Options
Additionally, the brand offers several other eco-friendly options for use in most Keurig-style brewers*, including compostable pods made from plant-based materials and recyclable packaging that ensures minimal environmental impact. These innovative solutions not only cater to sustainability-conscious consumers but also help to reduce waste associated with traditional single-use coffee pods. By incorporating such eco-friendly practices, the brand is making a significant contribution to the fight against climate change, while providing coffee lovers with convenient and responsible choices that do not compromise on quality or flavor.
Sources
The Melitta JavaJig features 2 reusable capsules, with 30 paper filters. Simply choose a favorite coffee or tea and adjust fill levels to taste. Once done brewing, simply remove and dispose of the paper filter, rinse and reuse. MSRP: $8.99; available at most major retailers and online at Melitta.com and Amazon.com.
The Melitta E-Filter features 5 reusable filters, each designed to last up to 20 uses per filter. Simply choose a favorite coffee or tea and adjust fill levels to taste. Once done brewing, simply remove, rinse and reuse. MSRP: $8.99; available at most major retailers and online at Melitta.com and Amazon.com.
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Melitta’s single-serve products work in most Keurig-style brewers, except the Keurig VUE® brewing system.
