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Nespresso recycled aluminium capsules

Nespresso launches new capsules using 80% recycled aluminium

Nespresso has launched the first coffee capsules made using 80% recycled aluminium, part of its continued journey towards circularity, to minimise waste and maximise reuse of product materials.

“We are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the sustainability and circularity of our operations, including the way we source, use, and recycle materials,” said Jérôme Pérez, Nespresso Head of Sustainability.

“Reaching 80% recycled aluminium in our capsules is a significant milestone, and something we have worked hard to achieve together with our suppliers.”

The first ever coffee capsules made from 80% recycled aluminium are the Original Line Master Origin Colombia coffee. By the end of 2021, Nespresso aims to extend this to the full Original Line and Vertuo ranges of coffee capsules.

Due to the composition of the aluminium alloy required to produce Nespresso capsules, 80% is the current maximum amount of recycled content that can be used today. However, Nespresso continues to look at solutions that will increase that percentage.

The launch of these capsules follows the introduction of new fully recyclable boxes for Nespresso machines, made from 95% recycled material, earlier this year in March. By the end of 2021, Nespresso targets to have all machines sold in this new packaging.

Source: www.nestle-nespresso.com