We chose aluminum because it is one of the best known materials to date, able to preserve all the aromas of your coffee for a long time. It protects the product from air, light and moisture and ensures a constant quality.
Ten years ago, Nespresso started recycling aluminium capsules and today more than 90% of our customers have a collection solution close to home.
We act to ensure that all our capsules Original and Vertuo are made of 80% recycled aluminum.
Coffee grounds are composted and aluminium is remelted to make new objects, such as bicycle frames and cans.
Aluminium is the third most common natural element on earth after silica and oxygen. It is found in soils and therefore, it is present in many agricultural products.
It is also found naturally in products such as water (less than 0.1 mg/l), dairy products (0.001-0.007 mg/l), peanuts (0.124-0.322 mg/100 g) and tea (1 mg/cup).
The daily dose of aluminum from a normal diet is 6 mg/day for a child and 9-12 mg/day for an adult. When ingested, it is naturally excreted by the kidneys.
The coffee is not in direct contact with the aluminium of the capsule because it is protected by a thin film of food lacquer inside it. This film acts as a barrier and separates the coffee grounds from the aluminium.
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