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I’m often looking for ways to make my life more sustainable for me and my son and this extends to every part of our home: from the toilet paper we use in our bathroom to the coffee we drink in our kitchen. Did you know that drinking coffee is actually a lot more eco-friendly than it used to be? Today, I’m going to talk about some simple eco hacks and changes you can make to ensure you make the most of every part of your coffee pods and grounds; helping you save money and help the environment along the way....

Find creative ways to keep you and your family occupied this summer, using nothing but Halo coffee pods.

The history of coffee has always been a remarkable story. The bean has travelled across the world for centuries, smuggled out from protective countries, stolen from royalty, and changed the entire economies of nations. It’s fascinating how one small bean from wild trees in Yemen and Ethiopia has become the 2nd largest trading commodity in the world. While you might be well aware of the different coffee origins, the history of encapsulated coffee is less well-known. Have you ever wondered who invented the popular Nespresso capsules, or the K-Cups? Are encapsulated coffee pods safe for the environment? Is now the...

With the world under widespread lockdown due to the Covid19 pandemic, NHS staff across the UK have gone into overdrive to ensure that our national health service remains a functioning and efficient system that guarantees the people who need care receive it.  Of course, there has been a knock-on effect for the rest of the country and many businesses are trying to do their bit to help support this vital service. Here at Halo, we sat down and thought about what a small, sustainable coffee pod company could do to help a national service on the frontline of a pandemic? ...