How does Nespresso recycle the capsules?

For many years, Nespresso has been supporting sustainable development initiatives by selecting the best coffees grown and harvested in sustainable farms and agricultural communities. The recycling of its capsules is a logical and key step in the company’s approach to sustainability.

Nespresso Grands Crus coffees are packaged in a capsule made of aluminium, a material that best protects the freshness of the ground coffee and can be recycled infinitely. All components of the Nespresso capsule are recyclable: not only the aluminium, but also the coffee grounds. These two components are separated before being processed. To be recycled, aluminium is simply re-melted. This process, which requires very little energy, results in no loss of weight or quality and can be repeated infinitely.

In China, the used coffee grounds are composted and used as fertilizer in a local organic farm.

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