the life of a
Nespresso coffee capsule
From the farm to your coffee cup and back into the earth
Freshly harvested beans from coffee farms around the world
By the end of 2021 Vertuo and Original Nespresso coffee capsules will be crafted from at least 80% recycled aluminum
Beans are roasted to perfection
The aluminum preserves the freshness and flavours inside the capsule
Capsules are collected for recycling
Recycling process separates the aluminum from the used coffee grounds
Aluminum can be recycled infinitely, into many useful objects
Used coffee grounds are distributed to local farmers to make fertilizer and compost
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