

True to all your points; for me personally, pods work best. I find powder always leaves residue, and my water is hot enough so I know that’s not the issue…
RE: environmental concerns, do remember that grand scheme it’s 50 companies doing most polutting. And indeed using powders is better (tho one can argue wrt phosphates and results from that, but I guess just don’t use Finish then)

I think what OP may also be asking for are travel benefits. As it stands, EU citizens with an EU passport have extremely powerful benefits when travelling within + outside the EU.
I just wish we had an inter-ocean train…