a new study comparing the environmental impacts of singleserve coffee versus brewed coffee throughout the entire life cycle of the products provides some surprising results.the research found that wasted coffee and electricity consumption during brewing and heating are the key parameters in the comparison between singleserve coffee and brewed, bulk coffee, rather than packaging. singleserve coffee uses an exact serving of fresh coffee in a controlled process, leading to minimal coffee wastage.dripbrewed coffee making is consumer controlled&mdashconsumers are more likely to prepare more brewed coffee than they need, with the leftover coffee going down the kitchen sink.