We will expand our capacity to collect used aluminium capsules to 100% wherever the company does business, thereby increasing recycling rates. Further to this, each time it makes environmental sense, we will recycle used Nespresso capsules collected by the company, reusing them as new capsules. Another key part of this vision is for 100% of our virgin aluminium capsules to be produced with material compliant with the new Aluminium Stewardship Initiative standard, currently being developed within a multi-stakeholder program led by the IUCN.
Where have we come from?
1991 saw Nespresso launch the world’s first capsule recycling system in Switzerland. By 2015 we had reached 86% global recycling capacity, achieved with the help of some 14,000 dedicated capsule collection points operational around the world (additional to over 80’000 UPS points in the US and over 6’000 Green Dot collection points in 3 countries).
What will we do?
Nespresso will expand capacity to collect used aluminium capsules to 100% in any country where we do business, where we will also seek to increase overall recycling. We will recycle Nespresso capsules collected into new capsules each time it makes environmental sense to do so. Additionally we will source 100% virgin aluminium capsule material, compliant with the new Aluminium Stewardship Initiative standard.
How will we do it?
We are creating an end-to-end loop for the aluminium we use. Innovation is key to this, helping us create the most efficient and convenient collection systems possible. Collaboration is vital, too: Nespresso is constantly working with local partners to provide innovative solutions. We’re also playing a key role in establishing the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative.
