Cost of convenience: Coffee pods need and waste more resources than other methods


By AGENCY

Nothing beats coffee from a capsule machine in terms of convenience. And yet coffee pods require - and waste - more resources than all other methods of making coffee. Is there no way to make coffee that's both sustainable and convenient? — Photo: Christin Klose/dpa

Nothing beats coffee from a capsule machine in terms of convenience. And yet coffee pods require - and waste - more resources than all other methods of making coffee. Is there no way to make coffee that's both sustainable and convenient?

French press and filter coffee are great, but if you're in a hurry, capsules are the way to go - you have warm, steaming coffee in seconds. But what's the catch?

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