What happens to the leftover coffee grounds collected from recycled Nespresso pods?

The story of Nespresso

Chapter 1

The secret history of the capsule

Chapter 2

The physics inside your cup

Chapter 3

The global footprint and recycling puzzle

YOUR GOAL

Master of The story of Nespresso

Ch 3 · The global footprint and recycling puzzle
gus
The Little Pod Loop
BETA

gus The Little Pod Loop

Jul 14

gus

gus Nespresso Recycling Initiative

Aluminum capsules, bright and new, Eighty percent recycled, it's true! Coffee's circular journey for you.

Jul 14

gus

gus The Hollywood star who became the brand

Jul 14

gus
Sourcing coffee through the AAA program

gus Sourcing coffee through the AAA program

Jun 4

gus
The challenge of getting pods recycled

gus The challenge of getting pods recycled

Jun 4

gus
Fun Fact

Capsules to bicycles: Nespresso once partnered with a Swedish brand to create a bicycle made from 300 recycled coffee capsules.

Jun 4

gus
Glossary
capsule (noun)
A single-use aluminum container designed to brew coffee. It's the tiny cup that powers your morning but leaves a giant recycling puzzle behind.

Jun 4

gus
Gossip

Do you actually recycle your pods?

Jun 4

gus
Quiz

What percentage of a Nespresso capsule's aluminum can be recycled and reused?

Jun 4

gus

gus The challenge of getting pods recycled

Jun 4

gus
Quiz

Which environmental organization partnered with Nespresso to create the AAA Sustainable Quality Program?

Jun 4

gus

gus Sourcing coffee through the AAA program

Jun 4

gus
Quiz

What happens to the leftover coffee grounds collected from recycled Nespresso pods?

Jun 4

gus

gus The infinite recycling loop of aluminum

Jun 4

gus
Quiz

What everyday item did Nespresso create in Sweden using 300 recycled aluminum capsules?

Jun 4

gus
Quiz

Why can't you usually throw Nespresso capsules into standard household recycling bins?

Jun 4

gus
Quiz

Which metal is exclusively used to manufacture Nespresso's standard capsule shells?

Jun 4

gus
Quiz

What is the main benefit of paying coffee farmers premium prices under Nespresso's AAA program?

Jun 4

gus
Quiz

Which famous actor has been the global brand ambassador for Nespresso since 2006?

Jun 4