Compostable Coffee Pod Improves Sustainability And Flavor – CoffeeTalk

New England Coffee Co. is introducing a compostable coffee capsule to reduce plastic waste and meet the needs of environmentally conscious coffee drinkers. The PurPod100 capsule, which works with Keurig K-Cup-style brewers, features a bio-based mesh filter and can be commercially composted without disassembly. The capsules are constructed using three bio-based materials: cellulose film for the lid, thermoformable polylactic acid (PLA)-based material for the mesh filter, and a proprietary resin made from coffee bean skins, or chaff, for the brown ring.

The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certifies the capsules to meet or exceed the internationally recognized ASTM D6868 standard for commercial compostability, ensuring they disintegrate within a minimum period, are not toxic for soil, and meet rules regarding chemicals. The Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA) field-tested the capsules at food-waste composting facilities, certifying their quick and complete degradability.

The mesh filter delivers fresher coffee flavor and richer aroma than conventional capsules, as brewing coffee with the plant-based mesh is more like drip brewing with a filter. The company has switched to PurPod100 capsules for all single-serve flavors, including Breakfast Blend, Blueberry Cobbler, Carmel Macchiato, and Hazelnut Crème, with most items on-shelf now and a full transition expected by October 2024.

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