The nespresso pod machines produce excellent, consistent single-serving espresso. The ground espresso itself is very good, and I love the variety. After I realized how wasteful the single-service plastic pods are, I opted to resell to someone in the neighborhood. I’m aware that nespresso has a Mail-back “recycling” program, but the resources used to transport the spend pods is a waste, and they likely go to a landfill anyway. This is also the reason why I don’t use Keurig pod products either. I’d endorse this product if they invented non-plastic/petroleum-based, fully biodegradable pods, or instead focused their efforts on a refillable, reusable stainless steel pod instead.