NESPRESSO PROFESSIONAL RECYCLING PROGRAM

WORKING TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE

Nespresso is committed to sustainability and has been certified as a B Corp™, joining a community of brands that use business as a Force for Good™. This certification signifies high standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.

The Nespresso Professional Recycling Program is designed to make recycling convenient, ensuring that aluminum from Nespresso capsules is collected and recycled into new objects, contributing to a circular economy. This initiative helps conserve resources and reduces waste sent to landfills.

WHEN IT COMES TO SUSTAINABILITY, DOING IS EVERYTHING

Nespresso is taking action in three main areas:

Supporting Coffee Communities: Committed to creating a lasting impact with coffee-growing communities, protecting natural ecosystems, and supporting farmers' livelihoods.
Regenerating Land: Using the power of coffee to regenerate land, restore healthy ecosystems, and assist coffee-growing communities in building resilience against climate change.
Convenient Recycling: Making recycling more convenient to increase the collection and recycling of aluminum from Nespresso capsules.

These actions not only benefit the environment but also ensure the sourcing, blending, roasting, and delivery of high-quality coffees.

AT NESPRESSO, RECYCLING REALLY WORKS.

Recycling works for the planet by creating a more circular economy, conserving resources, and reducing landfill waste. It also works for businesses, as consumers increasingly prefer environmentally friendly products and companies with sustainable practices.

Recycling works for your business:

88% of consumers want companies to help them be more environmental and ethical.
72% of respondents are buying more environmentally friendly products than five years ago.
69% of job seekers are more likely to accept a job from an environmentally sustainable organization.

LIFE OF A NESPRESSO COFFEE CAPSULE

The lifecycle of a Nespresso capsule involves several stages:

Capsule Production: High-quality aluminum is used for its protective properties and recyclability.
At Your Business: Nespresso Professional machines are energy-efficient and designed with sustainability in mind, using precise amounts of coffee, water, and energy per cup.
At the Recycling Plant: Capsules are sorted, aluminum is separated from coffee grounds, and both are processed for reuse.
Second Life: Recycled aluminum is used to create new products, including new Nespresso capsules (Original Line capsules now use 80% recycled aluminum). Used coffee grounds are transformed into nutrient-rich compost and topsoil.

WHY ALUMINUM?

Aluminum is chosen for its ability to protect the delicate flavors and aromas of Nespresso coffees. It acts as a barrier to light, oxygen, moisture, and bacteria. Importantly, aluminum is fully recyclable, retaining its properties when melted and allowing for repeated reuse.

A VERSATILE MATERIAL

Aluminum protects coffee, providing a complete barrier to light, oxygen, moisture, and bacteria.
Aluminum is plentiful, being the second most abundant metallic element in the Earth's crust.
Recycling aluminum decreases the energy needed to extract aluminum from ore by 95%.

A RESPONSIBLE CHOICE

Nespresso is committed to ensuring its aluminum is fully traceable and responsibly sourced. The company is a partner of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), which sets global standards for responsible aluminum sourcing, production, and usage, addressing challenges in the sector and creating positive impacts on communities, biodiversity, and climate.

THE PRECISION OF SINGLE-SERVE

Each capsule is made from aluminum, filled with carefully selected coffees, and hermetically sealed. This single-serve format ensures the precise amount of coffee, water, and energy is used for each cup, minimizing waste.

AT YOUR BUSINESS

Choosing Nespresso coffee means making a statement about your commitment to sustainability. Nespresso Professional machines are energy-efficient, featuring quick heating, sleep modes, and automatic shut-off functions. They are designed with reduced weight, volume, and energy consumption, incorporating recycled plastic where possible. The single-serve capsules use only the necessary amount of coffee, water, and electricity, and both the capsules and coffee are fully recyclable through the Nespresso Recycling Program.

OUR RECYCLING PROGRAM, STEP BY STEP

Participating in the Nespresso Recycling Program is easy and free:

EASY

Select a recycling container (bags or boxes) and ship it back via UPS. Shipping is complimentary.

FREE

Nespresso covers all costs associated with the recycling program, including containers and shipping.

STEP 1: ADD A RECYCLING CONTAINER TO YOUR ORDER

Order your preferred recycling container by visiting Nespresso.com/Pro or calling Nespresso Professional at 800.566.0571.

Recycling Bag: Pre-labeled, holds approximately 200 capsules.
Upcycling Bin: A convenient tabletop solution that fits the Recycling Bag, holds approximately 200 capsules.
Large Recyclable Cardboard Box: For higher-volume businesses, holds approximately 1,400 PRO capsules. A pre-paid UPS label can be created online.

STEP 2: PROMOTE THE PROGRAM

Utilize marketing materials developed by Nespresso to communicate your commitment to sustainability and recycling to your team, guests, and customers. Contact Nespresso to learn more.

STEP 3: EMPLOY BEST PRACTICES

Tips from Nespresso Professional customers for effective recycling:

Choose a Recycling Champion: Appoint a leader to manage the program, coordinate training, and ensure capsule collection.
Set and Share Specific Goals: Create and communicate ambitious recycling goals to staff and stakeholders.
Engage Your Employees: Designate points of contact to train teams on capsule storage and the importance of recycling. Encourage feedback to improve program effectiveness.
Centralize Your Recycling: Collect used capsules in a central, accessible location and display recycling goals prominently.

STEP 4: RETURN YOUR USED CAPSULES

Using a Recycling Bag: Seal the bag and ship it via UPS, or drop it off at a UPS collection point.
Using a Large Cardboard Recyclable Box: Create a pre-paid UPS shipping label at https://row.ups.com using the provided Company Alias (Nespresso), Login ID (RecycleB2B), and Password (recycle05). Print the label and attach it to the container before giving it to UPS.

AT THE RECYCLING PLANT

SORTING

Recycling containers are opened, and capsules are separated from any non-recyclable items.

SEPARATION

Specialized machinery opens the capsules, separating the aluminum from the coffee grounds.

COMPOSTING

The coffee grounds are sent to farms to be used as a key ingredient in nutrient-rich compost and topsoil.

BALING

The aluminum is compressed into bales and sent to companies to be melted down and used for new products.

SECOND LIFE

Recycled aluminum from Nespresso capsules can become new, useful things, including new Nespresso capsules. The used coffee grounds are also recycled and can become high-quality compost and topsoil.

RECYCLED ALUMINUM

All Original Line capsules are now made using 80% recycled aluminum.

RECYCLED COFFEE GROUNDS

Recycled Nespresso coffee grounds can be used to create biogas, providing hours of light, or become rich compost and high-quality topsoil.

DOING IS EVERYTHING.

Nespresso remains committed to ensuring customers can enjoy exceptional coffee that is a force for good. This includes striving for inclusive and regenerative coffee farming, minimizing the carbon footprint of each cup, and promoting a circular economy. Recycling Nespresso capsules through the program is a free and easy way for businesses to make a direct, positive impact for present and future generations.

Nespresso asks: Can we count on you to take action and recycle every single Nespresso capsule your business consumes?

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