Keurig’s new machine uses plastic-free compressed coffee pucks
Keurig has launched the 'Alta' coffee machine, which uses plastic-free, compostable 'AltaRounds' made from seaweed-coated coffee pucks. The machine is priced at $499.99 and includes espresso-making capabilities and a built-in milk frother.
Why it matters
This product represents a significant shift for Keurig toward more sustainable packaging solutions in the single-serve coffee market.
Keurig’s new single-serve coffee machine delivers the same convenience that helped popularize its appliances but without the use of recyclable pods made from plastic and aluminum. The company first showed off its Keurig Alta machine two years ago while introducing the puck-shaped pod replacements called AltaRounds that wrap pressed coffee grounds in a plant-based coating derived from seaweed. The pucks are 100 percent compostable, and while they currently come in plastic wrappers to keep them fresh, the company is working to transition to paper wrappers, according to CNET.
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