Dishwasher pods sometimes get lumped into the same category as microplastics, but technically they’re different. The pods—used for laundry as well—are wrapped in a type of plastic called polyvinyl ...

Like many other kitchen products, the pods and cups used inside these coffee machines often contain plastic materials. Studies find these materials can shed microplastics, which are then released into ...

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Coffee pods might be convenient, but they aren't always the best option. Some of the packaging and method of production can leech into the concentrated coffee. These are some of the coffee pods linked ...