Pod coffee machines, Italian style
Espresso has entered Italian homes. Pod coffee machines They now require a preparation comparable to that of the bar. Convenient and functional, provided you also choose a good coffee Italian. Compared to capsule models, pod machines are less costly, also for the environment. The two refills are equal only in appearance. Both are designed to protect ground beans from their sworn enemies: moisture, heat, and air. Both are easy to use. But what divides them is sustainability.
Pods contain seven grams of coffee. They are made of two layers of thin paper, simple cellulose, like a tea bag. Their disposal is therefore among organic waste, being biodegradable and compostable. Another advantage is the universal format that allows them to be used in various pod machines.
The capsule – with a capacity of 5 to 7 grams – is made of plastic and aluminum. Components with low environmental compatibility. Besides the impact due to their production, they represent non-recyclable waste. Exceptions are rare solutions in highly biodegradable plastics. Market logic has oriented itself in brand affiliation: every type of single-serve capsule fits only one line of machines.
