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X-CUP™ Sustainability
How We Made X-CUP™ Consumer & Planet Friendly
As an industry leader in plastic manufacturing, we are deeply committed to developing a sustainable single-serve cup solution. One that seamlessly integrates with current operations while promoting consumer-friendly recycling practices.
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RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Saving Billions of Single-Serve Cups From Landfills
We created a recyclable* coffee pod that can help reduce waste and the resources used to transport scrap to landfills.
Research shows that 75% of US consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of the products they buy.
In a society that has embraced eco-friendly practices, it’s important to stay relevant and change your operations to honor what your consumers care about most.
*Please confirm locally the recyclability of this component; not all communities accommodate coffee pod recycling
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X-CUP™ SUSTAINABILITY FACTS
Protect Your Roasts & Reduce Waste
- Recyclable materials*
- Can be made with up to 25% post-consumer waste material
- Promotes consumer-friendly, responsible recycling
- As single-serve system, less impactful environmentally than drip-brewing methods
*Please confirm locally the recyclability of this component; not all communities accommodate coffee pod recycling
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Life Cycle Comparison
Coffee waste and energy consumption can vary greatly between coffee brewing systems in terms of net environmental impact. Single-serve methods, for instance, generally create less impact when compared to the actual consumer habits of drip-brew systems.
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THE X-CUP™ ECOSYSTEM
Creating Sustainable Solutions
We welcome the opportunity to partner with customers to develop a seamless X-CUP recycling system. Together, we can implement an efficient bag return program, ensuring that X-CUP coffee pods are recycled* after use.
Today’s MRF (materials recycling facility) remains unequipped to process most of the coffee pods on the market. Together we can create an X-CUP’s ecosystem that provides the answer.
- Consumer-friendly return bags provided for used pods.
- Every used pod component can be recycled or repurposed.
- Coffee grounds converted into fertilizer.
- Promotes responsible recycling.
*Please confirm locally the recyclability of this component; not all communities accommodate coffee pod recycling