A coffee company has become the largest manufacturer to launch its own range of compostable one-cup “pods”.
Italian espresso giant Lavazza says its biopolymer-based Eco Caps break down in six months when combined with food waste.
Managing director David Rogers said the aim is to “replace the entire range” of aluminium capsules with the eco-friendly ones “without any price difference”.
Eco Caps, which will cost about £4 for 16, will go on sale in November. They will also fit Nespresso machines.
Because the composting process takes about 180 days, users should check their local authority’s rules before adding them to council-collected food waste.
