Use reusable coffee pods

Use reusable coffee pods

Rather than buying single-use coffee capsules, many manufacturers are now making reusable and refillable capsules that are long lasting, easy to use and work with your capsule coffee maker.

Of the 13,500 capsule coffees consumed every minute, only 21% of them are recycled.

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Benefits

  • Can be filled with your favourite coffee
  • Stainless steel reusable containers are less likely to leach chemicals than plastic alternatives
  • Saves money

Challenges

  • Initial purchase cost

Making a difference

By switching to reusable coffee pods, people in the UK could prevent up to 15 disposable pods from entering landfill every week.

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