One common criticism about single-serving coffee makers like Keurigs is that they create significantly more waste than regular drip coffee makers. Most single-serve machines use plastic pods or K ...

You don't have to stop using K-Cups immediately to work toward a change, however. Instead, consider giving your coffee pods new life elsewhere in your home. Whether you use them as a tool for ...

Starbucks house blend bag). Consuming the equivalent amount in K-Cups adds up to $400 a year (8 lbs*$50, the average price per pound of K-Cup coffee), over four times as much. While still cheaper ...

Filling up a carafe with water and waiting for your coffee does take longer, but you'll find yourself refilling the Keurig's small water reservoir just as often. K-Cups are extremely fast and easy ...