Coffee is the currency of the 21st century and we’re no stranger to the promises of new and wonderful ways we can get our daily hit of caffeine. With the introduction of coffee pods, we’ve loved the convenience they bring to our lives but it has come at a cost—until now. Coffee pods fill up office bins, only to get thrown into landfill. We’ve found a new coffee company changing the waste factor. Enter Tripod Coffee.
Without sacrificing coffee quality or flavour, Tripod Coffee promises one thing: sustainable, biodegradable coffee pods that will fully break down in your home compost bin. Made from 100% plant-based materials, you don't even need to peel the lid off before composting—while developed to ensure the perfect extraction and the best results in your cup, they'll also break down in a home composting envirnmont with sufficient heat, water, soil, oxygen and micro-organisms. Not to mention, these pods are compatible with your beloved Nespresso machine. Winning.
Why the home compost bin, you ask? Could you not just throw them in the trash to break down? Well actually, most biodegradable and compostobable packaging will ONLY break down in an appropriate composting environment—tossed into landfill and they're just like any other plastic, which will take years to hundreds of years break down. But if you consider yourself a sustainability warrior like us, you've probably either got a home compost bin or you've scoped out your local community garden/council compost bin where you drop off your scraps— so just add your Tripod Coffee pods to your other scraps.
If your mind still isn’t made up, consider that Tripod shares profits with Rainforest Rescue, which means that your coffee addiction is helping to heal and restore the Daintree Rainforest. With medium and strong roasts to choose from, Tripod has all your favourite coffee connoisseur flavours that promise to challenge your tastebuds and keep your conscience clear.
Ready to turn your caffeine habit into an eco-friendly one? Order your first box here and get it delivered straight to your door.
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