ACCELERATING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
POLLUTION OFFSET DYNAMICS
Z E R O
Achieving a zero waste future begins with evaluating the way products are made, packaged, distributed, and recycled. Understanding the entire lifecycle of the products we create and consume guides the decisions we make at POD.
MISSION OUTLINE
Create an ecosystem where the manufacturing of products has a net positive impact.
Replace single use packaging with zero waste reusable smart packaging.
Eliminate tailpipe emissions from product delivery.
Intercept and upcycle scrap material destined for the landfill into new products.
CLOSED LOOP SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY DRIVES EVERYTHING WE DO
At POD, sustainability isn’t an afterthought—it’s the foundation of our mission. It defines our values, fuels innovation, and pushes us to build a better future.
In 2020, we launched pilot programs across Texas to develop and test next-generation sustainable manufacturing. Our focus: closed-loop packaging solutions and eliminating CO₂ emissions from last-mile delivery. The result? Smarter, cleaner, more efficient systems that move us closer to a world without waste.
SUSTAINABLE DISTRIBUTION
Changing the way products are delivered
Most last mile deliveries are carried out using cargo vans or box trucks which burn a lot of fuel and pollute air quality. To eliminate last mile delivery tailpipe emissions, we launched an electrified fleet of delivery vehicles in 2020. This Houston based pilot program has already eliminated over 600,000 pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, and we are just getting started.
ZERO WASTE PACKAGING
RETHINKING COFFEE PACKAGING
In 2021, we introduced the V1 POD reusable package, a groundbreaking pilot program developed in partnership with Houston-based Zeppelin Coffee. The mission: eliminate single-use coffee bags and labels while delivering freshly roasted beans to commercial clients—without the waste.
The result? V1 POD, a precision-engineered stainless steel package designed for durability, easy sanitization, and repeated reuse. To date, this program has already diverted over 50,000 single-use coffee bags from landfills, setting a new standard for sustainability in coffee distribution.
DIGITAL LABEL
Paper labels are outdated. So, we designed something better.
The V1 POD lid is engineered using 75% recycled coffee grounds, sourced directly from Zeppelin Coffee’s cold brew production. Instead of discarding used grounds, we upcycle them into a durable, high-performance lid—eliminating waste while pushing packaging innovation forward.
At POD’s processing facility, each lid is precision-cast with an embedded rewritable NFC chip. Just tap your phone to the lid, and your digital coffee label appears instantly—no paper, no waste. The chip can be rewritten at least 100,000 times, keeping 100,000 labels out of landfills.
Smarter design. Less waste. A better way forward.
Upcycling waste wood material into new products prevents it from entering the landfill
Sustainable manufacturing begins with sourcing sustainable materials. All of the products in this collection are made from discarded wood. Our team works with industry partners to intercept these resources before they end up in the landfill. This recovered material comes from a wide range of industries including construction, shipping and manufacturing. To have the greatest impact we are continuously expanding our network of commercial partners.
