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| Coffee Used per 8oz Cup | 7 grams | 11 grams | Eliminates Landfill Waste. Ecoverde packaging is certified compostable. Comparably, nearly 2.9 billion non-recyclable K-Cups were sold last year. That’s nearly 90 million pounds of landfill waste! |
| Coffee Sustainability | 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified | 25% Fair Trade Certified1 | Helps Coffee Farmers. Rainforest Alliance Certification prohibits forced & child labor practices, while helping ensure good working conditions and access to health & safety programs. |
| Typical Brewing Equipment | Bunn VP17 – Serviceable & Made in the USA | Keurig B150 – Unserviceable & Made in China | Conserves Natural Resources. Enjoy better coffee while using 36% less coffee grounds by weight in each delicious cup. |
| Finished Cost per 8oz Cup | $0.09 | $0.67 | Saves You Money. Ecoverde Coffees cost about 85% less than K-Cups. |
| Notes: 1GMCR reported that Fair trade Certified coffees represented approximately 25% of total coffee purchases in Fiscal 2011; individual K-Cup products may contain a higher or lower percentage. K-Cup cost based on amazon.com price as of 6/11/12 | |||
