Coverage dated November 2, 2026

Coffee’s new status symbol is a machine without plastic

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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — For decades, it was the all the bells and whistles that was the selling point for a fancy coffee machine. Now, consumers are looking for what it lacks. Growing concern over microplastics and sustainability is sparking a wave of plastic-free coffee pods and ma…

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    By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — For decades, it was the all the bells and whistles that was the selling point for a fancy coffee machine. Now, consumers are looking for what it lacks. Growing concern over microplastics and sustainability is sparking a wave of plastic-free coffee pods and ma…

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