Halo exists because compromise shouldn't. Because when given the choice between what is best for us and what is best for the world, we didn't see a choice at all.

Halo capsules are designed to provide consumers with a sustainable capsule alternative filled with specialty coffees of the highest quality; hence our promise to deliver the "World's Best Coffees, In a Way That's Best For The World."

Even though a large proportion of capsules can be recycled, the industry average rate of recycling is only 20%. This means nearly 60 billion capsules make their way to landfills and the oceans every year.

Even when they are recycled, the carbon footprint of recyclable pods can be an issue. This is because coffee capsules produced by industry leaders contain materials like silicone, plastic and aluminium. These materials require specialist facilities to remove and process each individual component. Consequently, this adds to the emission generated by transport between each plant, operational activity and further processing of pollutants released during the recycling process.

As a growing industry, the levels of waste being created will not be brought under control unless the priorities of capsule manufacturers shift and sustainable materials become more widely utilised. Halo’s commitment to compostability has been the driving force behind our mission to rid the world of polluting plastic and aluminium capsules.

We set out to challenge conventional methods of pod production by using a sustainable alternative. Halo capsules address the negative environmental effects of capsule production by utilising a by-product of the sugar cane industry to create a home-compostable pod.

At Halo, we believe that home compostable materials are the most sustainable and environmentally friendly solution. Unlike industrially compostable materials, home compostable alternatives degrade quickly in naturally occurring environments without the assistance of specialised machinery and specific conditions to aid the degradation process.

Home compostable products degrade easily regardless of where they are disposed of, such as in a garden, food bin or home compost. With home compostable products, there is no requirement for additional transport to waste management facilities or energy to power machinery, factors which increase the product’s overall carbon footprint post-use.

Halo capsules can degrade in as little as 28 days in a home compost and will break down into natural fertiliser. Our capsules support circular economy by breaking down into organic components that re-enter ecological processes.

To find out more visit: www.halo.coffee or contact hello@halo.coffee