Every year, over 29 billion single-use coffee pods are consumed worldwide, and every year an estimated 10 billion end up in landfills polluting the soil and adding to millions of tons of plastic discarded into the environment. This staggering scale of waste is only made worse by the fact that only 3% of plastic pods are successfully recycled into new products, if they are recyclable at all.
For years Cambio Roasters has poured its efforts into fighting this failure on the part of the coffee industry, and today, Cambio Roasters is glad to say that an important step has been taken with the development of the very first Keurig-compatible aluminum organic compostable coffee pod.
Unlike their plastic counterparts, aluminum coffee pods are infinitely recyclable and retain over 60% of the aluminum ever produced in circulation, making for a superior choice in both sustainability and recycling efficiency.
Aluminum’s lightweight yet durable nature ensures that it prevents oxidation and protects the coffee making them fresh for far longer, while its ability to be recycled endlessly saves significant energy compared to other materials, making it the perfect solution for diminishing the industry’s negative environmental impact.
Why Aluminum?
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Sustainability: Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without loss of quality, making it one of the most sustainable packaging options available. Cambio Roasters has chosen aluminum to keep their footprint as low as possible.
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Energy Savings: Recycling aluminum saves up to 95% of the energy required to produce new metal. This drastically reduces the environmental toll of manufacturing and disposal.
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Coffee Freshness: Unlike traditional plastic pods, which are porous and therefore do a poor job at preserving coffee freshness, Cambio’s aluminum coffee pods provide a nearly perfect oxygen barrier. This Ensures the coffee maintains its intended freshness and rich aroma from roast to brew.
Closing the Loop
Besides vastly improving the quality of Cambio’s already great coffee and helping the environment, their main objective with this change is to set a standard for how the industry as a whole sees its role in preserving the planet. By using aluminum, Cambio Roasters closes the loop on waste and introduces the possibility of a market where almost all pods can be recycled and reused. And what’s even better, by opting for aluminum pods, Cambio’s customers can, through a small and simple choice, have an immense impact on this shift.
And, if you want to be a part of this change as well, you can start by checking out Cambio’s brand new blends already sporting its brand new aluminum packaging, just go to their website store and pick your favorite.
