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Minneapolis-based, US Peace Coffee has introduced its first compostable EcoPods, available in its Tree Hugger and Birchwood blends. The pods are made with plant-based material, making them 100% biodegradable in industrial compost facilities and are designed for use with Keurig machines. Available in two of Peace's most popular blends – the nutty dark roast, Tree Hugger and the smooth medium roast, Birchwood, the natural paper mesh retains the coffee's full-bodied notes without altering the taste. Lee Wallace, owner and CEO of Peace Coffee, said: "We are a brand that prides itself in walking the walk. We worked for nearly a year to bring this to market and hope to expand compostable packaging to more of our portfolio as it's the right thing to do." The pods will be sold in boxes of 12 with a suggested retail price of $14.99, available on Amazon and the Peace Coffee website.