Approximately 56 billion coffee pods are consumed each year which end up in the landfill and can take up to 500 years to decompose, leaving behind contamination and microplastics. Recyclable pods, meanwhile, often include non-recyclable plastic and aluminum –...
Lauren Gropper is the founder and CEO of Repurpose, which produces plant-based tableware that fully break down. She founded the company in 2010 to extend the disposable lifespan of single-use products and reduce waste. Repurpose also happens to be the first tableware...
