Novelis couples with Nespresso to supply highly recycled content Aluminum for coffee capsules

Novelis Inc., the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, on 17^th August’20, declared that it has partnered with Nespresso, the pioneer of premium portioned coffee, to roll-out the first coffee capsule made from 80% recycled aluminium. The highly recycled, a sustainable alloy is featured in Nespresso's new coffee capsules.

Stephen Boney, Vice President, Specialties, Novelis Europe, said: "This achievement is an important step in helping Nespresso reach its sustainability goals. We have a longstanding partnership with Nespresso that is focused on implementing more sustainable manufacturing processes throughout the supply chain. As such, we have increased the amount of recycled aluminium content in coffee capsules and developing additional end-of-life recycling solutions for greater circularity." 

Comprised of a thinner aluminium foil, the new capsules contain 9.2% less aluminium material and are 8% lighter. The foil protects freshness and aromas of high-quality coffee and provides a strong barrier against oxygen, light and humidity. More importantly, the foil is infinitely recyclable and requires less energy to produce than virgin aluminium.

Jérôme Pérez, Nespresso Head of Sustainability, stated, "We are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the sustainability and circularity of our operations, including the way we source, use, and recycle material. Reaching 80% recycled aluminium in our capsules is a significant milestone and something we have worked hard to achieve with Novelis and other partners along the value chain."

In recent years, Novelis has developed many new alloys that are easily recyclable and invested in technologically-advanced recycling facilities that have increased recycled product content from 33% to 60% across its global operations. To that end, the company is committed to maximizing aluminium's many positive benefits to create a fully circular economy that has more efficient, sustainable business models.