If you’re a coffee or espresso lover, you’re probably already familiar with the convenience of a single-serve coffee machine like a Nespresso machine. With the Nespresso machine, simply insert the capsule and you’re ready to enjoy a fresh, delicious cup of espresso without standing in line at Starbucks.
Sure, having a Nespresso machine is pretty cool, but there are some downsides. All those Nespresso capsules can add up and create a lot of waste, and the cost of the capsules can hurt your wallet quite a bit too.
Fortunately, you can recycle or even reuse your Nespresso capsules. The company even has its own recycling program that makes it easy for customers to recycle used products. When Nespresso receives the recycled capsules, they separate the aluminum from the ground coffee. The grounds are used to create things like compost or topsoil, while the aluminum is used to create new products. Here is more information.
How to recycle your Nespresso capsules
Recycling Nespresso capsules requires a bit of effort on the part of the customer, but it is not too demanding. It is not necessary to empty or rinse the containers for the ground coffee. Recycling pods simply has to become part of your routine.
You can request a free recycling bag on the Nespresso website and have it delivered directly to your home. Nespresso will also send a free recycling bag with orders placed on its website. Each bag can contain up to 200 capsules of the original line or 100 capsules of the Vertuo line.
Once you have filled your recycling bag, you can drop it off at your nearest Nespresso boutique, waste collection center or partner store. The company reports that 90% of customers have a recycling solution close to where they live, as Nespresso has more than 122,000 collection points around the world. You can check the Nespresso website to find a local collection point.
You can also give the bag to the postman when he brings you your next Nespresso order or take the bag to the nearest UPS store.
Please note that you do not need a special bag to deliver Nespresso capsules, just to send them by post. You can leave them at the recycling points in the way that suits you best.
What does Nespresso actually do with the capsules?
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They have a whole video about it! But if you don’t want to look, here are the basics: Encapsulated aluminum is very easy to recycle with the right techniques, and it goes with all sorts of manufacturing processes that use recycled metal. Coffee grounds are stored and used as an ingredient in commercial compost and similar products. Looking good!
Other recycling options
Please note that you may not have to rely solely on Nespresso for recycling. Nespresso has worked with cities like New York to help equip their recycling centers to handle Nespresso capsules. In these cases, you can put your capsules in the recycling bin with all your other recyclables and let your city take care of it, literally.
How to reuse Nespresso capsules
If you want to save a few bucks, you can also reuse your Nespresso capsules. Some users say they use their pods twice. The second cup may be slightly weaker in flavor and waterier than the first, but it saves money and reduces waste for the customer who would otherwise throw away their capsule. Other customers clean, fill and seal their Nespresso capsules.
You can use your Nespresso capsules several times by filling them with ground coffee and closing the lid. Make sure the pods are completely cool before removing the foil and discarding the old grounds. Then rinse the capsules before refilling them with fresh ground coffee. We recommend that you do not fill the capsules to the brim (leave a millimeter of space). Clean any residue from the edges of the pod.
Once you’re done cleaning, cut a circle out of aluminum foil that’s about a centimeter (a little less than a half-inch) larger than the pod. If necessary, you can first make a template from a sheet of paper. Now place a circle of aluminum foil on top of the ground green bean and wrap it tightly around the edge; press down to completely seal the pellet inside the pod. Keep pressing until you are happy with the fit and your reconditioned coffee pods look as if you bought them today.
You are now ready to start making a great cup of coffee.
DIY projects with Nespresso capsules
There are a surprising number of fun projects out there using vintage Nespresso capsules. Creative coffee lovers may enjoy exploring jewelry, artwork, and other innovative ideas. Here are some more popular ideas to inspire you.
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