Category: Tea Bags and Coffee Pods & Capsules
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NEXE Innovations Expands Compostable Coffee Pod Lineup Amid Rising Demand
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/nexe-innovations-expands-compostable-coffee-pod-lineup-amid-rising-demand/ar-AA1OZyMq
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OxBarrier Launches Compostable Coffee Capsules
https://www.packagingdigest.com/food-beverage/oxbarrier-launches-compostable-coffee-capsules
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Ahlstrom launches home-compostable coffee pod material
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/ahlstrom-coffee-pod-material
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NEXE Innovations Expands Product Portfolio with Several New SKUs in Collaboration with North American OCS Partner
https://www.stocktitan.net/news/NEXNF/nexe-innovations-expands-product-portfolio-with-several-new-sk-us-in-0q1lp6evv5lx.html
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OxBarrier launches licensing programme for compostable coffee capsule technology
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oxbarrier-launches-licensing-programme-compostable-085839882.html
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NEXE Innovations Makes Additional Delivery to ecoBeans Coffee as it Experiences Strong Initial Pickup on Amazon
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/15/3134179/0/en/NEXE-Innovations-Makes-Additional-Delivery-to-ecoBeans-Coffee-as-it-Experiences-Strong-Initial-Pickup-on-Amazon.html
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Argentinian brand introduces the first locally produced compostable coffee capsules, sustainable innovation
Argentinian brand introduces the first locally produced compostable coffee capsules, sustainable innovation
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Coulée Coffee, First Fully Compostable Pour-Over Coffee System, Names David Schultz Chief Revenue Officer, Fueling Growth Momentum
Coulée Coffee, First Fully Compostable Pour-Over Coffee System, Names David Schultz Chief Revenue Officer, Fueling Growth Momentum
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Will Compostable Coffee Pods Solve Any Problems?
Read https://www.wweek.com/news/dr-know/2025/07/05/will-compostable-coffee-pods-solve-any-problems
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NEXE Innovations Makes Second Delivery to U.S.-Based EKOCUPS (FREE)
Read NEXE Innovations Makes Second Delivery to U.S.-Based EKOCUPS
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NEXE Innovations Secures Third Purchase Order From Bridgehead Coffee
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions
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Natural Grocers Introduces House-Brand Organic Coffee Pods
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions
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Aluminium vs. compostable – the coffee capsule conundrum
I would go for the aluminium one because you know at least what material is used and it’s probably mono-material too. The compostable one doesn’t even give the name of the material. It’s almost a state secret to know the full composition of the compostable capsule.
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Keurig to pay $1.5M settlement over statements on the recyclability of its K-Cup drink pods
And soon they’ll have to pay another settlement regarding the so-called compostability of their coffee pods.
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Study suggests PLA teabags don’t biodegrade and are toxic for terrestrial species (Video)
Study suggests PLA teabags don’t biodegrade and are toxic for terrestrial species
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U of G researchers get $1M for compostable K-cup project
U of G researchers get $1M for compostable K-cup project
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DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea
DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea
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NatureWorks and IMA Announce Turn-Key Compostable Coffee Pod Solution Compatible for North America
NatureWorks and IMA Announce Turn-Key Compostable Coffee Pod Solution Compatible for North America
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TIPA & ATI launch ‘fully compostable’ coffee capsule lid
TIPA has launched a ‘fully compostable’ coffee capsule lid, in collaboration with technology company ATI.
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First compostable capsules for Nespresso in Asia
First compostable and biodegradable capsules for Nespresso in Asia
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Tipa and API partner on compostable coffee capsules
Packaging developer and manufacturer TIPA has launched a first-of-its-kind, fully compostable coffee capsule lid in collaboration with innovation company ATI.
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European Bioplastics is trying to save compostable plastic capsules
EUBP calls on legislators to appropriately recognise the role of compostable coffee capsules in the PPWR — The paper, natural fibres coffee pads are the most sustainable as they have an end-of-life option. Coffee capsules without end-of-life options are SUP packaging
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New Zealand Herald says to avoid compostable PLA coffee cups
According to the article, PLA coffee cups is greenashing
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PLA and paper in the new FLO capsules
The body is a single layer of biopolymer, with the oxygen and humidity barrier functions delegated to the secondary packaging to reduce costs.
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NEXE Innovations Has Produced its Proprietary Single-Serve Pods for U.S. Based Rooted Grounds Coffee Company
Interest continues to grow for NEXE’s proprietary BPI-certified, single-serve pods to deliver exceptional coffee experience without compromising our planet’s well-being
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Nespresso Launches Its First Paper-Based Compostable Capsules
The launch comes just as the European Commission drafts a new packaging regulation which could see capsules made of standard aluminium and plastics disappear from shelves.
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NEXE First Delivery of BPI Compostable Coffee Pods to U.S. Customer
Launching a new era of sustainable coffee consumption as part of a partnership with Awaken Brands Ventures Ltd. targeting the U.S. Office Coffee Services Market
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Lidl GB Goes PLA Tea Bags
Lidl GB own-label tea bags set to become fully plant-based and compostable, meaning customers can dispose of them in food or green waste bins — The major problem with regard to (bio)plastic tea bags is the microplastics that gets swallowed with the brew
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NEXE Has Successfully Met the Testing Requirements for BPI Certification
I’ve never bought into the “compostable” coffee pod thingy. A Nespresso machine will steam water at 86° Celsius through the pod that will remain intact during the whole minutes long process …. and then it’s meant to degrade at 55° Celsius at an industrial composting site. Yeah, right!
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Europe wants to ban certain coffee capsules, here are the ones that will be affected
A packaging and packaging waste bill could change the way we drink coffee forever. Because some capsules are in the hot seat for environmental reasons.
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European Bioplastics position on Coffee Capsules
Coffee Capsules Should Mandatorily Be Compostable – Why The European Commission Got It Right In The Revised Rules On Packaging And Packaging Waste (Ppwr)
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Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion Partner on Compostable Coffee Pod Biopolymer
Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”) and TotalEnergies Corbion, both leading bioplastics companies focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced that they have developed a new compostable coffee pod biopolymer that is in compliance with proposed EU packaging regulations.
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Peace Coffee Introduces Compostable EcoPods
Earth-Friendly K-Cups Available in Two Blends Nationally
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Rounton Coffee Roasters launch home compostable specialty coffee pods
Independent coffee roaster, Rounton Coffee Roasters, based in North Yorkshire has launched its first-ever line of sustainable specialty coffee pods.
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Traditional Medicinals Announces First Ever Bpi-Certified Compostable Tea Wrapper
The botanical wellness company’s compostable wrapper is driving innovation towards sustainable, plastic-free packaging.
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Smile Compostable Solution Coffee Pod Receives Two New Compostable Certifications
Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA) awarded commercial compostability status to Smile Compostable Solutions’ coffee pod
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Greiner Packaging Receives Certification for Home-Compostable Capsule Packaging
Capsules made of aluminum or plastic are suitable for a wide range of packaging applications, including for coffee, tea, and baby food.
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12 Coffee Brands That Use Compostable Pods
So, since we all want to see earth survive a little longer, several coffee companies have started making compostable pods.
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Waitrose Debuts Compostable Own Brand Tea Bags
Waitrose has today announced it has become the first UK supermarket to sell own brand tea bags that are certified as suitable for home composting, in a move designed to make it easier for customers to safely recycle their used tea bags.
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India’s First 100% Compostable Tea Bags
Contributing to the G20 Summit’s LIFE theme, Gujarat-based tea brand Seven Spring has come up with India’s first sustainable tea bag sachets
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Coffee Pods and Tea Bags can Now be Placed in Organic Waste Containers in the Netherlands
Although some may have been doing it for years – secretly or otherwise – it is now officially allowed: throwing away coffee pods and tea bags with the vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VGFT). This will add tens of millions of kilos of compost on an annual basis, the industry expects.
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Coffee Capsules and Their Inconvenient Storm of Waste
Coffee capsules are now ubiquitous: By 2025, the global market for the product is expected to grow to more than $29 billion.
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The Telegraph Article on Nespresso Compostable Capsules
Nespresso’s new compostable capsules are perfect for their lazy eco-conscious customers
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Nespresso Goes for Paper Based Compostable Capsules
Nespresso, pioneer of premium single-serve coffee, unveils new range of home compostable coffee capsules — Clearly an important decision from the world leader of coffee capsules to go for a paper based instead of a plastic based solution
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Smile Compostable Solutions and Pod Pack International Partner on Coffee and Tea Pods and Cups
Leading Coffee Pod Filler Signs Sales Agreement with Smile Compostable Solutions
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Ocean Halo Goes Compostable Broth Pods
Ocean’s Halo is further immersing itself into the new era of sustainability by acquiring the license to use BPI Certified Commercially Compostable pods from Smile Compostable Solutions® for its vegan quick-cup broths.
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Sainsbury’s Switches from Plastic to Aluminium Coffee Pods
Sainsbury’s switches all coffee pods from plastic to aluminium, saving over 10 million pieces of plastic each year
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First Biobased Coffee Capsules
The world first coffee capsule “OK Compost Home” certified, 100% Biobased, barrier to oxygen and compatible with the Nespresso system. — To be fully transparent, they should reveal the biobased feedstocks that were used.
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Migros Revolutionises the Coffee Capsules Industry
CoffeeB: Migros launches the world’s first coffee capsule system without a capsule — This may well be a true revolution. If this is the case; Congratulation Mr. Migros
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Lavazza Launches Compostable Coffee Capsules
Lavazza launches new range of compostable coffee capsules — The ideal coffee brewing temperature is between 90 and 96 ° Celsius. So the compostable caps can resist that temperature, but is expected to decompose in the compost which is at a lower temperature. Another great mystery.
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New Compostable Pods for Nespresso Machines
Big news for coffee lovers who care about the environment: Metropolis Coffee Co. is the first coffee company in the U.S. to produce compostable co-packer pods that work in Nespresso machines.
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Article on Compostable Coffee Caps
Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market — ECHO INSTRUMENTS, Technology to Measure & Analyse Plastic Biodegradation
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Bluestone Lane Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Machines
Bluestone Lane introduces 100% biodegradable and compostable Nespresso® compatible capsules of its four signature blends in celebration of Earth Day
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Coles Goes Home Compostable Coffee Pods
Coles to become first major Aussie retailer to launch own brand coffee pods compostable at home
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NatureWorks and IMA Partner on Compostable Coffee Pods (FREE)
NatureWorks and IMA Accelerate on Testing Phase of the Compostable Coffee Pod. This is a FREE article.
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LyondellBasell and Greiner Partner on Dolce Gusto Coffe Caps
Greiner Packaging and LyondellBasell offer circular solution for coffee capsules
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Güdpod Launches Compostable Keurig Compatible Coffee Pod
Güdpod®, a fully compostable Keurig-compatible coffee pod
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Guide Roasting Company Goes Compostable K-Cup
World’s first backyard compostable K-cups made in Chesterfield County
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Constantia Flexibles Launches Compostable Caps
TÜV Austria certifies Constantia Flexibles EcoPressoLid
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4WK Coffee Pods Goes for Tipa Packaging
4WKS Chooses TIPA Compostable Packaging to Revolutionize How to Enjoy (and Compost) Coffee Pods
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Nexe Compostable Capsules for Keurig
NEXE’s Patented Compostable Capsule for Keurig® Brewing Systems is Finally Here
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Jabil and Prosol Partner on Compostable Caps
Coffee Pod Convenience Without the Landfill Guilt: Introducing the Home-Compostable Coffee Capsule, Co-Developed by Jabil and Prosol
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Sainsburys, Dualit and OPRL Partner on Coffee Caps Recycling
Coffee just got a latte better: Sainsbury’s makes it easier than ever to recycle aluminium coffee pods at home
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NGO Coalition Wants Ban on Plastic Cups, Confetti, FireWorks, Tea Bags
A group of NGOs wants additional plastic applications to be banned in the NL
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Güdpod and Imper Parner on Compostable Pods in US
Single-Serve Brand Güdpod Launches Fully Compostable Coffee, Tea and Espresso Pods to the North American Market
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First BPI Certified Compostable Coffee Pod Lidding Film
Launch of the first and only BPI-certified compostable coffee pod lidding film for newest single-serve coffee makers
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Sabic Goes Coffee Caps
Sabic Certified Renewable Polymers Used In New More Sustainable Delizio Coffee Capsules
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NEXE to Start Producing Compostable Coffee Pods
NEXE Innovations Receives Proprietary Assembly Line to begin Producing its Fully Compostable Nespresso®-Compatible Pod
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NatureWorks and IMA Partner on Compostable Coffee Pods
Partnership Will Accelerate The Availability Of A Turn-Key Solution For K-Cup Compatible Compostable Coffee Pods In North America With Unmatched Performance In Converting, Assembly, Filling, Brewing, And Taste
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Waitrose Goes Compostable Coffee Caps
Waitrose launches first own-brand compostable coffee capsules as homemade lattes replace office brews
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UK Cross Industry Coffee Pod Recycling Scheme
Cross-industry coffee pod recycling scheme, Podback, goes live across the UK
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NL Goes Compostable Tea Bags and Coffee Pods
Green Deal signed: national switch to compostable coffee pods and tea bags














