At Cambio Roasters, we believe that a great cup of coffee should never come at the expense of the planet. That’s why we’ve dedicated ourselves to transforming the single-serve coffee industry—starting with the world’s first Keurig®-compatible aluminum pod. Now, we’re taking our commitment to sustainability even further by partnering with TerraCycle and 4Ocean to combat plastic waste on land and at sea.
Coffee lovers shouldn’t have to choose between convenience and sustainability. With Cambio Roasters, you can have both—premium coffee in pods that are 100% recyclable and a brand that’s actively working to remove plastic from the world’s oceans.
The Hidden Cost of Coffee Convenience—And a Better Way Forward
The coffee industry produces an overwhelming amount of waste, with single-use plastic coffee pods being a major culprit. Every year, 20 billion K-Cups® are used in the U.S. alone, and 40 million plastic pods end up in landfills every single day.
These plastic pods take 500 years or more to decompose, meaning every pod ever made still exists in some form today. Even when labeled as recyclable, plastic pods are rarely processed properly due to their small size and mixed materials.
Meanwhile, plastic pollution is wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems. An estimated 14 million tons of plastic enter the ocean every year, killing wildlife, contaminating global water supplies, and threatening the planet’s future. Consumers are increasingly aware of these issues and demanding better solutions. Based on Cambio’s Proprietary research:
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74% of K-Cup® users feel guilty about using plastic pods.
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78% would pay more for an alternative that’s better for the environment.
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87% of consumers are more likely to use aluminum pods when they understand their benefits.
Cambio Roasters continues to solidify its position as a leader in creating real, immediate solutions—offering a sustainable, high-quality alternative that works today, not years down the road.
Experience a Better Way to Brew with Cambio Roasters
We created the first 100% recyclable aluminum coffee pod that works in all 41 million existing Keurig® brewers. Unlike plastic pods, our aluminum design:
✅ Keeps coffee fresher by sealing in flavor with a 100% oxygen barrier.
✅ Eliminates plastic waste, preventing millions of pods from ending up in landfills.
✅ Recycles more effectively—aluminum is repurposed into new products 99.5% of the time, compared to just 3% of plastic.
But we didn’t stop there. We also made it easy for anyone to recycle our pods—by partnering with global sustainability-driven organizations and nonprofits.
Our Brewing Partnerships
♻️ TerraCycle: Making Recycling Easy
With the Cambio Roasters Free Recycling Program, recycling is effortless for consumers who have limitations with their local recycling options—ensuring that all their aluminum pods are easily recycled. Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Drink Your Coffee – Enjoy Cambio’s premium, organic brews.
2️⃣ Collect Used Pods – Save your aluminum pods after brewing.
3️⃣ Send Them Back for Free – Request a prepaid shipping label and drop your pods in the mail.
4️⃣ Pods Get Recycled – TerraCycle melts down the aluminum, composts the coffee grounds, and ensures nothing goes to waste.
With millions of Cambio pods already kept out of landfills, this program is making a measurable difference.
🌊 4Ocean: Removing Plastic from the Ocean
Cambio Roasters isn’t just preventing future waste—we’re actively cleaning up plastic that’s already polluting our oceans. Through our partnership with 4Ocean, every purchase of Cambio coffee helps fund the removal of plastic from oceans, rivers, and coastlines.
1️⃣ Shop Cambio Coffee – With every $40 purchase, one pound of plastic is removed from oceans and rivers.
2️⃣ Track Your Impact – Each customer receives a unique Ecodrive Impact ID to follow their plastic removal journey.
3️⃣ See Real Change – Watch as your contribution is tracked from collection to recycling, ensuring a cleaner planet.
4️⃣ Join the Movement – Since January 2025, we’ve helped remove 850 pounds of plastic—equivalent to 16,960 plastic bottles or 848,000 plastic straws.
By choosing Cambio, you're brewing better coffee and making a measurable impact on ocean health.
Farmers are in on The Impact Too!
Our commitment to sustainability doesn’t end with packaging. Cambio Roasters donates 20% of profits to support coffee-farming communities through their partnership with Food 4 Farmers, ensuring the people behind every bean can earn a fair wage and build sustainable livelihoods.
When you drink Cambio, you’re not just making a difference for the planet—you’re uplifting the farmers who make your coffee possible.
The Future of Coffee Starts with Change (or Cambio)
Consumers don’t have to wait for big corporations to catch up on sustainability. Cambio Roasters is leading the way—providing a real, working solution that makes it easy to enjoy great coffee while reducing plastic waste.
Here’s how you can take action:
✅ Make the switch to Cambio’s recyclable aluminum pods.
✅ Join the Free Recycling Program and keep pods out of landfills.
✅ Support ocean cleanup by choosing coffee that helps remove plastic waste.
Together, we can transform the coffee industry, protect our oceans, and make sustainability part of every sip.
Want to be part of the change? Shop now at CambioRoasters.com and start making a difference—one cup at a time.
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