Keurig's New Machine Uses Plastic-Free Compressed Coffee Pucks
The Keurig Alta system replaces traditional pod materials with plant-based coated AltaRounds, aiming to cut plastic and aluminum waste.
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Keurig has introduced a new single-serve coffee machine that uses plastic-free, compressed coffee pucks instead of the plastic- and aluminum-based pods traditionally associated with the brand, according to The Verge.
The machine, called Keurig Alta, pairs with puck-shaped pod replacements known as AltaRounds, which wrap pressed coffee grounds in a plant-based coating rather than conventional pod materials.
Keurig first showed off the Alta machine two years ago when it introduced the AltaRounds concept, and the new product now brings that design to market as a single-serve option intended to retain the convenience that helped popularize the company's original appliances.
The shift away from plastic and aluminum pods reflects broader industry efforts to reduce packaging waste associated with single-serve coffee systems, which have faced criticism over their environmental footprint since becoming popular.
Further details on pricing, availability, and the specific composition of the plant-based coating were not included in the available report.
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