Did you know that our Keurig® K-Cup® pods are now recyclable in Canada?
Our K-Cup® pods are made from plastic #5, a material accepted in most municipal recycling programs, and can be found throughout the country in your favourite brands and varieties.
THE MAKING OF OUR RECYCLABLE K-CUP® PODS
We were determined to reduce our environmental footprint, but knew there would be challenges along the way. In this video, see how we pursued innovative strategies to make sure our K-Cup® pods were not only recyclable, but could actually be recycled.*
SAME PERFECT TASTE, NOW RECYCLABLE
Our solution is simple: the pods are designed so you can peel off the foil lid, compost the coffee grounds, and recycle the plastic #5 cup, alongside other recyclable containers from your home, in local community recycling programs.
RECYCLABILITY
DONE RIGHT
We wanted to make sure that our pods were not only recyclable, but also recycled.
That is why we partnered with key players in the industry, particularly
recyclers, to develop a solution that really works.
How to Recycle K-Cup® Pods
in Three Easy Steps
PEEL
Allow K-Cup® pod to cool. Starting at the puncture, peel and dispose of the lid.
EMPTY
Compost or discard the coffee grounds.
Filter can remain.*
RECYCLE
Discard the empty K-Cup® pods in your
recycling bin. It’s that simple!**
* When recycling K-Cup® pods containing hot chocolates or specialty beverages, step 2 is not required.
**Currently recyclable in select locations.
SWITCH TO RECYCLABLE K-CUP® PODS
Explore our recyclable K-Cup® pods. Now available in brands and varieties you love.
SAME PERFECT TASTE
Our recyclable K-Cup® pods maintain the same high quality, great tasting coffee experience you’ve always enjoyed from Keurig®.
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