Nespresso Launches Its First Paper-Based Compostable Capsules

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The launch comes just as the European Commission drafts a new packaging regulation that could see capsules made of standard aluminum and plastics disappear from shelves.

First announced back in October, the launch of home-compostable pods became live in France and Switzerland this week, as the result of 3 years of R&D for Nespresso. The company, which reported more than CHF6 billion in revenue in FY2022, has been actively working towards its sustainability efforts, through the “Positive Cup” initiative. The release of these compostable cups represents a key milestone for the brand, especially in the context of increased scrutiny regarding the environmental impact of its single-use products.
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Nespresso Launches Its First Paper-Based Compostable Capsules

The coffee giant launches a collection of home-compostable capsules in France and Switzerland, as a response to mounting pressure around the wasteful nature of aluminium pods .
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Nice. I do like Nespresso. Their Herme range was nice and also had some awesome fashion on the boxes and capsules.
 
backstreetboy said:
www.forbes.com

Nespresso Launches Its First Paper-Based Compostable Capsules

The coffee giant launches a collection of home-compostable capsules in France and Switzerland, as a response to mounting pressure around the wasteful nature of aluminium pods .
www.forbes.com www.forbes.com
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Great that they found a way. The plastic ones just didn't work in my experience with the machine struggling. Other brands using aluminium such as l'or etc are fine.

In any case, I put all aluminium capsules, regardless of brand, back in the Nespresso recycling bag as that's the right thing to do which I leave at the Nespresso store.

Having said that, when my machine finally conks out (10 years and still going!) - it will be replaced by a bean to cup machine.
 
If we don't put pods in the oceans, where will the whales stay?
 
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