Conventional aluminium capsule
Depends on collection and processing.
Aluminium can be recycled when the used capsule is emptied, collected, sorted, and processed through a suitable recycling system.
Compostable capsules
Compostable capsules for Nespresso® machines.
Cafecaps Nespresso-compatible capsules use an aluminium-free biopolymer made with more than 96% renewable raw material.
A different capsule material
Coffee protection without aluminium.
A capsule still needs to protect the ground coffee and extract consistently in the machine. The Cafecaps Nespresso-compatible body uses a bio-based polymer instead of aluminium.
The material specification describes it as more than 96% renewable raw material and free from aluminium. Cafecaps product information states that the capsule is designed to decompose within 23 weeks under suitable domestic composting conditions.
Composting conditions and local collection options vary. Follow the disposal guidance available in your area.
Material comparison
What changes after brewing.
Cafecaps Nespresso-compatible capsule
Designed for composting after use.
The bio-based capsule is designed to break down under suitable composting conditions, without relying on aluminium collection and recycling.
