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A side-by-side of the two Nespresso Capsule types. If you’ve been following CPRC for a while, you know our whole mission is simple: make it ridiculously easy to recycle coffee pods—correctly, consistently, and at scale. We started by tackling the pods most people see every day (Keurig, Nespresso Original), and we’ve learned a lot along the way. Now we’re taking the next step: We’ve officially begun early product development on a Coffee Pod Recycler designed specifically for N

Q4 2025 was our strongest quarter in CPRC history. Not because we “did more marketing.” Not because we threw money at ads. But because we stopped paying for noise—and started investing in what actually works: truth, community, and mission. Over the past few months, we made a simple decision: cut the useless advertising fees and put that energy into sharing CPRC the way it’s meant to be shared—through real conversations, real people, and real local momentum. And it paid off. T

At The Coffee Pod Recycling Co. , our mission has always been simple: make coffee pod recycling actually  possible for everyday consumers. This month, we took a major step toward scaling that mission—we officially submitted our application to Shark Tank . This isn’t just a pitch opportunity. For us, it’s a moment to put a long-ignored sustainability problem under a national spotlight. Why Shark Tank ? Every day, millions of Keurig and Nespresso pods are used in homes and offi

Nespresso’s newest advertising highlights an important idea: aluminum is recyclable . We welcome that message. Any effort to bring sustainability into the spotlight is a step in the right direction. That said, we think it’s worth clarifying what makes coffee capsules recyclable in practice —because there’s a key step that often goes unmentioned. Used capsules aren’t recyclable as-is A used coffee capsule isn’t just aluminum. It’s a sealed container filled with coffee grounds

At the Coffee Pod Recycling Co. (CPRC), our mission has always been simple: make single-use coffee pods truly recyclable and keep waste out of landfills—without asking consumers to change their daily habits. As our technology and impact continue to scale, so too does the importance of sharing our story with a wider audience. That’s why we’re excited to highlight our recent work with Laura Bishop Communications , a respected public relations firm known for amplifying innovativ

At The Coffee Pod Recycling Co. (CPRC), our mission has always been simple: make coffee pod recycling easier, more effective, and more accessible—one household, office, and hospital at a time. But no product improves in a vacuum. The most important voice in our journey isn’t ours—it’s yours. We want to hear directly from our customers about how CPRC products are working in the real world. Whether you’re using a Coffee Pod Recycler at home, in an office break room, or as part

A USPS truck. At The Coffee Pod Recycling Co., we’re always looking for ways to make sustainability simpler, more accessible, and more affordable. This week, we made an important improvement to the way we ship our products — one that directly benefits every customer who orders from our website. For a long time, we used USPS Flat Rate  services for all shipments. While Flat Rate is reliable, it often charges more than necessary for lightweight, compact packages like our Coffee

The Griffith Center logo. The Coffee Pod Recycling Co. is excited to share that our Environmental Awareness Packs have been fully restocked at The Griffith Center for Restorative Surgery. These packs have quickly become a community favorite, offering visitors an easy way to bring sustainable habits into their daily coffee routine. Whether you’re stopping by the center for an appointment or just passing through, you can now pick up a fresh pack right on-site and start recyclin

Our founders from left to right: Luke Tyler, Henry Griffith, and Rafael Guzman. Over the past week, something incredible has been happening here at The Coffee Pod Recycling Co. ☕♻️ Following the release of our feature in the Asbury Park Press , CPRC has seen a surge of enthusiasm from coffee lovers, sustainability advocates, and households across the Garden State. You can read the full article here:👉 https://www.app.com/ Since the story went live, 12 new customers have joine

The Coffee Pod Recycler V2. The wait is over: The Coffee Pod Recycler V2 is here, and it is now compatible with Nespresso OriginalLine capsules. If you love the taste and convenience of Nespresso but hate the waste, this launch is for you. At The Coffee Pod Recycling Co., we started with a simple question: why should convenience come at the cost of the planet? Our original Coffee Pod Recycler gave Keurig users a simple, low-tech way to take apart used pods so the coffee groun

The Coffee Pod Recycler V2. We’re excited to share a major update: The Coffee Pod Recycling Co. will officially release the Coffee Pod Recycler V2 for Nespresso® capsules tomorrow night. This marks the next step in our mission to make single-serve coffee more sustainable, more accessible, and more circular. Over the past several months, we’ve been refining the design, engineering a more efficient mechanism, tightening tolerances, and making the overall experience smoother, st

The Coffee Pod Recycler Version 2. We’re thrilled to announce that The Coffee Pod Recycling Co.  is now officially patent pending  for our latest innovation — the Coffee Pod Recycler V2 , designed specifically for Nespresso®-compatible cups . Building on the success of our original Coffee Pod Recycler, the V2 represents a major leap forward in our mission to make sustainable coffee consumption simple and accessible. This next-generation design brings enhanced efficiency, impr

Last week, something pretty big happened for us at The Coffee Pod Recycling Co. For the first time ever, our Coffee Pod Recycler packs were available at an in-person point of sale: The Griffith Center for Restorative Surgery.  We went in hoping to make a good first impression. Instead, we did something we honestly didn’t expect to do so quickly: 👉 We completely sold out of the Griffith Center’s stock of Coffee Pod Recycler packages in just one week. Our First In-Person Test

The CPRC logo. Dear Friends, Earlier today, The Coffee Pod Recycling Co. reached out to The New York Times  to share our story for their “50 States, 50 Sustainability Stories”  feature — a nationwide initiative highlighting innovative efforts to make sustainability a local reality in every corner of the country. For us, this moment represents something special. When we first started the CPRC, it was just three high school students experimenting with a simple idea: could we ma

Our founders interviewed with the Future Problem Solvers Club. The Coffee Pod Recycling Co. (CPRC) is thrilled to announce the first of our partnership guest speaking events! This afternoon, our team had the privilege of visiting the Future Problem Solvers Club at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, where we engaged in a lively and inspiring discussion about sustainability and innovation. Throughout the session, students asked insightful questions about recycling techn

The CPRC's founders. The CPRC Team is excited to announce that our founders will be joining West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North's Future Problem Solver Club tomorrow, October 23rd, from 3-4PM. Henry, Luke, and Rafael will be sharing their journey of patents, innovation, and young entrepreneurship with some fellow high school students. The event promises to be a great time! Tune back into our blog or our Instagram for a recap of the event; expect socials to come out tomo

Friends, This quarter, the CPRC is happy to report we doubled our sales revenue. We would like to thank all our founders, supporters,...

Managing Partner Henry Griffith Yesterday, our Managing Partner Henry Griffith had the honor of speaking to a class of seniors in High...

Our Founding Partners (left to right), Rafael Guzman, Henry Griffith, and Luke Tyler. To our online community: The CPRC is excited to...

The Griffith Center logo. The NJ Urogyn logo. The CPRC's logo. We’re proud to announce a new chapter in our sustainability journey: The...