Is Keurig a wasteful company, I think not!
One of the major goals of Keurig is to share a better "earth" by keeping the environmental issues at hand.
In one of their statements
Here is the Quote
(sic) As a company, we are committed to responsible business practices that are achievable, sustainable and inspiring. We would like to share what we at Keurig, Incorporated are achieving in cooperation with GMCR to brew a better world...for both gourmet coffee lovers and lovers of best practices in corporate responsibility.
End of the Quote
The news lately is about Keurig and the environment with the distribution of K-cups and though I am not a Keurig spokesperson, I am a citizen and believe that the guidelines are in step with the EPA. Also, the company allocates profits of 5% to environmental projects both on a local level and on a global scale. Also it should be noted that Biodiesel is used in all their delivery trucks and they just added solar panels for energy to their top installation and distribution center.
The tackle with Keurig (and they admit it as well) is to provide a ecologically aware portion pack (K-Cup) that would render an extraordinary cup of coffee, but as of today, they are actively seeking this question.
K-Cup Portion packs to stay fresh, need oxygen, and any light or moisture can ruin the k-cup and ruin that freshness we all expect from a K-Cup coffee. If these issues were taken away, the freshness would become a problem and the K-cup is the road to success for Keurig with companies such as Folgers, Starbucks, and Dunkin Donuts selling K-cups now. To depreciate the value of the K-cup and level of freshness would be coffee suicide. The goal is to keep the k-cups fresh and make the coffee its best.
Moving toward a fix, in September 2010, they have created a portion pack now, paper-made and renewable. The only issue is the 10% polyethylene (PE) layer. This would prevent the consideration of a non-biodegradable product which they are shooting for.
I am 55 years old today and been around since 1957. In a way, I understand the concerns for the environment, we suppose to help out. I don't think we are in grave danger though. Follow the money is what allot of this amounts too, and red , no , Bright Red Tape. This is not Keurigs position but it sure is mine.
A potential result for all parties?
Isn't it possible to create something useful out of Plastic K-Cups for the environment? You bet it is. This idea will not only help the k-cup challenge, but appease everyone. Keurig will be making even more profits, they will make the EPA happy campers and the world will sing Kumbayah in my opinion. In fact, even the middle of the road people will love this idea.
Here's how:
Plan is really simple. Coffee grounds make great nutrients for worms. Also a worm's waste is the best composting for organic enriched soil. So if bins can be made (which they can) and tons of K-cups (from the paper k-cups created in 2010) can be shredded, we now have an opportunity to take a bad and make it a good just from using chopped up and grounded used coffee and k-cups. It would not be rocket science to make this happen.
I urge any coffee organization use the idea of used coffee grounds as a form of food to feed worms, which in turn bring about the drippings that make the organic soil. Now for Keurig, maybe they can start a side business by creating "Keurig Soil" using the k-cup remains. Is it possible to give a bit back for any k-cup returned - like returns on glass bottles for pop. It would take allot of coordination and labor, but in the long run , it probably would keep all parties happy, as the k-cup is returned, instant rebates take place at certain stores, the cups are returned to Keurig, where they can create Organic Soil (vermi-composting) and properly dispose of the 10% plastic found in their k-cups.
A Win-Win is lurking and so shall it be, if someone takes the action. Could be a win-win.
One of the major goals of Keurig is to share a better "earth" by keeping the environmental issues at hand.
In one of their statements
Here is the Quote
(sic) As a company, we are committed to responsible business practices that are achievable, sustainable and inspiring. We would like to share what we at Keurig, Incorporated are achieving in cooperation with GMCR to brew a better world...for both gourmet coffee lovers and lovers of best practices in corporate responsibility.
End of the Quote
The news lately is about Keurig and the environment with the distribution of K-cups and though I am not a Keurig spokesperson, I am a citizen and believe that the guidelines are in step with the EPA. Also, the company allocates profits of 5% to environmental projects both on a local level and on a global scale. Also it should be noted that Biodiesel is used in all their delivery trucks and they just added solar panels for energy to their top installation and distribution center.
The tackle with Keurig (and they admit it as well) is to provide a ecologically aware portion pack (K-Cup) that would render an extraordinary cup of coffee, but as of today, they are actively seeking this question.
K-Cup Portion packs to stay fresh, need oxygen, and any light or moisture can ruin the k-cup and ruin that freshness we all expect from a K-Cup coffee. If these issues were taken away, the freshness would become a problem and the K-cup is the road to success for Keurig with companies such as Folgers, Starbucks, and Dunkin Donuts selling K-cups now. To depreciate the value of the K-cup and level of freshness would be coffee suicide. The goal is to keep the k-cups fresh and make the coffee its best.
Moving toward a fix, in September 2010, they have created a portion pack now, paper-made and renewable. The only issue is the 10% polyethylene (PE) layer. This would prevent the consideration of a non-biodegradable product which they are shooting for.
I am 55 years old today and been around since 1957. In a way, I understand the concerns for the environment, we suppose to help out. I don't think we are in grave danger though. Follow the money is what allot of this amounts too, and red , no , Bright Red Tape. This is not Keurigs position but it sure is mine.
A potential result for all parties?
Isn't it possible to create something useful out of Plastic K-Cups for the environment? You bet it is. This idea will not only help the k-cup challenge, but appease everyone. Keurig will be making even more profits, they will make the EPA happy campers and the world will sing Kumbayah in my opinion. In fact, even the middle of the road people will love this idea.
Here's how:
Plan is really simple. Coffee grounds make great nutrients for worms. Also a worm's waste is the best composting for organic enriched soil. So if bins can be made (which they can) and tons of K-cups (from the paper k-cups created in 2010) can be shredded, we now have an opportunity to take a bad and make it a good just from using chopped up and grounded used coffee and k-cups. It would not be rocket science to make this happen.
I urge any coffee organization use the idea of used coffee grounds as a form of food to feed worms, which in turn bring about the drippings that make the organic soil. Now for Keurig, maybe they can start a side business by creating "Keurig Soil" using the k-cup remains. Is it possible to give a bit back for any k-cup returned - like returns on glass bottles for pop. It would take allot of coordination and labor, but in the long run , it probably would keep all parties happy, as the k-cup is returned, instant rebates take place at certain stores, the cups are returned to Keurig, where they can create Organic Soil (vermi-composting) and properly dispose of the 10% plastic found in their k-cups.
A Win-Win is lurking and so shall it be, if someone takes the action. Could be a win-win.
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