K-Cup pods now recyclable across Ontario
As a part of Keurig Dr Pepper Canada’s new partnership with Circular Materials, all empty K-Cup pods produced by the company are now recyclable across Ontario.
The partnership follows the announcement of Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization, as Ontario’s new residential recycling system earlier this year.
Across its owned, licensed and partner brand, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada (KDP Canada) reports that approximately 75% of Canadians can now recycle their K-Cups at home.
KDP Canada and Circular Materials will launch a province-wide education campaign to inform residents of this new recycling opportunity and support consumer education on recycling best practices.
The campaign will provide guidance on how to prepare K-Cup pods for the blue box: peel off the lid, empty the coffee grounds and recycle the empty pod.
"At Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, we believe sustainability happens when innovation and collaboration intersect," said Ryan Bahadur, interim president, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, in a press release. "Ontario's modernized blue box program and the acceptance of K-Cup pods mark a significant step towards greater harmonization and a more circular economy for Canadians. We're proud to be contributing to practical, scalable solutions that make recycling at home easier."
