Sustainability is an integral part of Nespresso’s business and one of its core values. Nespresso is committed to delivering the highest quality coffee experience while taking responsibility for its impact on the environment, people, and society. This approach encompasses the entire value chain, from coffee farms to every cup of coffee and capsule recycling. The brand cares about the welfare of coffee farmers, mitigating the effects of climate change, protecting agricultural biodiversity, circular economy solutions, and recycling aluminum capsules. 

Nespresso’s commitment to sustainability is reinforced by its B Corp certification. This certification confirms that the company meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, assessing its impact not only financially but also socially and environmentally.

Yes, Nespresso capsules are made of aluminum and are recyclable. Aluminum is a material that can be recycled an unlimited number of times without losing its properties. Aluminum perfectly preserves the freshness and aroma of coffee without altering its taste and quality.

Aluminum is the safest material for ensuring the highest coffee quality and sustainability. We deliberately chose aluminum as the packaging material for our coffee varieties because it reliably protects ground and roasted coffee blends from light, air, and moisture, thus ensuring the freshness, aroma, and taste of the coffee. Aluminum is also lightweight, strong, and can be recycled an unlimited number of times without losing its properties.

You can return your used capsules for recycling in 3 easy steps:

1. Order a free recycling bag with your new order from the Nespresso online store or when shopping in a boutique.

2. Fill the bag with your used capsules and seal it tightly.

3. Return the bag with used capsules in one of the following ways: when placing a new order, select the SWAP service and hand the bag to the DPD courier upon delivery, or bring it to a boutique.

Once you have returned your used Nespresso capsules in a way that is convenient for you (by bringing them to a boutique or returning them to a DPD courier when choosing the SWAP program), the capsules are sent to a specialized recycling company in Lithuania, UAB Horeca Sprendimai, where the coffee grounds from the used capsules are separated from the aluminum. The coffee grounds are used to produce renewable energy and converted into biofuel. The aluminum is melted down and transferred to the production of new products.

You can return your used Nespresso capsules for recycling in the following ways:

At a boutique you may return several recycling bags at the same time.

With the DPD SWAP service, when the courier delivers your order, they can collect one parcel. If you have multiple filled Nespresso recycling bags, we recommend packing them together into a single parcel for collection.

We are proud to be part of the B Corp certified community. The B Corp certification confirms our commitment to producing coffee responsibly – from growing the coffee beans to every cup you enjoy. The B Corp assessment covers all aspects of a company's operations: management, community, employees, environment, and customers. It proves that we strive for the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. For us, B Corp certification means a long-term vision and a conscious choice to combine business success with a positive impact on people and the planet.

You can find more information about Nespresso’s sustainability commitments at this link: https://nespresso.ee/et/kestlikkus