According to the standards of TÜV Austria that certified Nespresso capsules as home compostable, the capsules decompose in home compost within 12 months. This certification was carried out at 28°C and 40% humidity, with well-managed compost conditions. However, our own research has shown that paper-based capsules degrade in a much shorter time. This depends on the management and conditions of the home composting system.
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