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Nespresso produces 1st coffee capsules with 80% of recycled aluminium
Nespresso has produced the first-ever coffee capsules made from 80% recycled aluminium. The product is now available in the market.
This falls within the framework of the company’s strenuous efforts to promote circularity in line with the Sustainable Development Goals which call for reducing waste through recycling and cutting energy consumption.
“We are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the sustainability and circularity of our operations, including the way we source, use, and recycle materials. Reaching 80% recycled aluminium in our capsules is a significant milestone, and something we have worked hard to achieve together with our suppliers,” said Jérôme Pérez, Nespresso Head of Sustainability.
Aluminium is infinitely recyclable and is one of the most widely recycled materials in the world. Recycled aluminium requires less energy to produce than a virgin product, so it is well-suited to use in a circular business model.
Aluminium also optimally protects the freshness and aromas of high-quality coffee, providing a perfect barrier against oxygen, light and humidity.
Nespresso has always been using aluminium for its capsules for these reasons.
“We will continue to work towards increasing the proportion of recycled aluminium in our coffee capsules and to drive up the recycling rate of our used capsules, making it as easy as possible for our customers to recycle them.”
Nespresso drive towards circularity:
The launch of the 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.
“These new initiatives take Nespresso a step closer to creating a more circular business model,” said Jérôme Pérez.
Since 2014, the company has invested over 185 million CHF in its recycling programs globally, with over 100’000 collection points in 53 countries.
“Consumer participation is central to success, so we are incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm our customers have shown in achieving our current recycling rate. We aim to now build on this positive momentum. We will continue our efforts to promote recycling among consumers, working towards achieving our ultimate ambition of recycling all of our capsules,” said Pérez.
“These initiatives are an integral part of Nespresso’s ongoing commitment to the responsible use of aluminium. As announced in November 2018, we will continue to work alongside our partners to use aluminium compliant with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) standard for responsible and sustainable aluminium, whether it is sourced from bauxite or from recycled material,” concluded Jérôme Pérez.
Nespresso has reached a global recycling rate of 30% and will continue to work to increase it.
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