Your Nespresso cup of coffee can be a force for good

Global Recycling Day is celebrated on the 18th of March every year. Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognise and celebrate the important role that recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together and put the planet first. This Global Recycling Day, and every day, South African coffee lovers are encouraged to give their used Nespresso capsules a second life and to participate in Nespresso's global sustainability efforts. Consumers can do this by participating in the Nespresso South Africa used capsules recycling programme.

Nestlé South Africa – and by extension, Nespresso – is registered with the relevant Producer Responsibility Organisations (PRO’s) that are responsible for the collection of the various waste materials that we use in the packaging of our products, in accordance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements under National Environmental Management Waste Act 2008.

Nespresso uses aluminium for their capsules because it is an infinitely recyclable material and is one of the most widely recycled materials in the world. Aluminium provides a barrier to oxygen, light and humidity, which helps to protect the freshness and aromas of high-quality coffee. Since the end of 2021, all Nespresso Original capsules are made using at least 80% recycled aluminium, and most Vertuo capsules are made using at least 85% recycled aluminium.*

Nespresso recycles its used aluminium coffee capsules as part of our commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. and we have made it easy and convenient for South African consumers to contribute:

1. With every Nespresso order, you will receive a recycling bag for your used Nespresso aluminium capsules
2. Dispose of your used aluminium capsules into a Nespresso recycling bag
3. Once the bag is full, hand your used capsules to our Nespresso courier partner or drop it off at your local Nespresso boutique
4. The used capsules are sent to Oricol, Nespresso's local recycling partner in South Africa
5. The residual coffee grounds and infinitely recyclable aluminium are separated at the Oricol recycling facilities in Johannesburg and Cape Town 
6. The used coffee grounds are composted into natural fertiliser
7. The separated aluminium undergoes a further recycling process at a steel smelter and is then reused to make new aluminium products

This Global Recycling Day, and every day, South African coffee lovers are reminded that when you recycle with Nespresso, the end of the story is just the beginning.

For further details on Nespresso's broader sustainability efforts, please visit https://za.buynespresso.com/za_en/

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* Now composed of a thinner aluminum foil, each Original capsule made with 80% recycled aluminium requires 9.2% less aluminum material than the previous composition and the empty capsule is also 7.9% lighter. The Vertuo capsule with 85% recycled content has the same amount of aluminum and overall weight as with the previous composition.

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About Nestlé Nespresso SA

Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 150 000 farmers in 18 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities.

In 2022, Nespresso achieved B Corp™ certification – joining an international movement of over 7 900 purpose-led businesses that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.

Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 93 markets and has 14 000 employees. In 2023, it operated a global retail network of 791 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com.

About Oricol Environmental Services

Oricol Environmental Services (https://oricoles.co.za) offers fully integrated environmental services to the industrial and commercial sectors. The company is committed to providing innovative, sustainable solutions to managing and treating waste as a secondary resource to ensure maximum waste diversion from landfills. Oricol Environmental Services is constantly developing new ways of turning waste into a resource. For further information, contact Oricol on 031 579 2824.