Single use coffee bags

barker77

A relative uses these and currently has the Taylor’s ones. They seem awful for the environment as the packing cannot be recycled and the bags themselves seem to be made of plastic. Does anyone know of more eco friendly ones please ? Needs to be single use bags for ease as they are elderly with limited capacity 

Emmia

barker77 said:

A relative uses these and currently has the Taylor’s ones. They seem awful for the environment as the packing cannot be recycled and the bags themselves seem to be made of plastic. Does anyone know of more eco friendly ones please ? Needs to be single use bags for ease as they are elderly with limited capacity 

They're a bit of a niche product really as most single serve coffee is done with capsules (e.g. Nespresso) or pads (e.g Senseo).and a matching machine....

I can't think of an obvious alternative, which is available in the supermarket.

Instant coffee is probably the easiest alternative, but presumably your relative prefers the pre-measured dosage of coffee the bags provide, or wants to drink "real coffee" rather than instant?

itsthelittlethings

I came up with these:

https://wholesale.ravecoffee.co.uk/products/signature-blend-coffee-bags?srsltid=AfmBOoowovLZeIwLbGJJTArrmvWXpbzd4F64aqVZP-xZnckL5V5fKAE2yzs

Google for eco friendly or compostable coffee bags.

flaneurs_lobster

There's Lyons Go-Joe* that stocked at Sainsburys. Never used them myself.

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&productId=1343372

Makes this claim 

Sustainable packaging
This cardboard box is recyclable.
Our coffee bags and sachets are certified as fully industrially compostable.
Please check locally to see if you can put them in your food recycling or green waste bin.

*does anyone in the UK refer to coffee as "Joe"?

fatbelly

I was given some nice ones yesterday as a present. I will edit this post with the details shortly...

Taylors of Harrogate.

Bags are fully compostable

Don-t know where they came from but asda seem to stock them in packs of 10 @ 33p a shot

twopenny

I've used those briefly and they aren't good coffee but if it's all the person can manage it's a good way to go.

How limited capacity? Presumably they hoik the bag out before drinking?

I use the Rombouts one cup filters which say they are 100% home compostable (Dow Egberts do them too) but maybe waiting for the filter, about 3mins, and lifting it off would be too difficult.

Online it says Sainsbury's do compostable coffee bags.

sheenas

Small bag off beens a grinder and a coffee press
, really nice results and great little ritual.

flaneurs_lobster

sheenas said:

Small bag off beens a grinder and a coffee press
, really nice results and great little ritual.

Read the last line of the OP.

Emmia

sheenas said:

Small bag off beens a grinder and a coffee press
, really nice results and great little ritual.

Limited capacity. I'd suggest a pod / Senseo machine is likely to be more suitable

itsthelittlethings

Emmia said:

sheenas said:

Small bag off beens a grinder and a coffee press
, really nice results and great little ritual.

Limited capacity. I'd suggest a pod / Senseo machine is likely to be more suitable

Definitely not eco friendly though.

Emmia

twopenny said:

I've used those briefly and they aren't good coffee but if it's all the person can manage it's a good way to go.

How limited capacity? Presumably they hoik the bag out before drinking?

I use the Rombouts one cup filters which say they are 100% home compostable (Dow Egberts do them too) but maybe waiting for the filter, about 3mins, and lifting it off would be too difficult.

Online it says Sainsbury's do compostable coffee bags.

How are they compostable? That doesn't necessarily mean plastic free.

Edit: Looking at the Sainsbury's website, it states they're not home compostable, they need to be recycled at large Sainsbury's with the plastics.

"Packaging

Sachet: Recycle with bags at large supermarket, Don't recycle at home

Carton: Recycle"

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-italian-style-coffee-bags-10s-taste-the-difference-75g