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Norsk Gjenvinning x Hydro x Nespresso team up to establish a value chain for recycling Nespresso's coffee capsules
Last updated: Jan 22, 2025
Summary
In 2014, Norsk Gjenvinning (NG), one of the largest waste management companies in Norway, won a tender competition for the establishment of a value chain for recycling Nespresso's coffee capsules. The project is a collaboration between Nespresso, Hydro Aluminum and Norsk Gjenvinning.
Problem
The capsules, which are made of aluminum, were previously energy recovered together with other residual waste.
Solution
NG collects the capsules from corporate customers, selected post offices and environmental stations. Then follows an industrial processing at one of their facilities in Oslo. In the process, aluminum and coffee are separated.
Outcome
The result is close to 100 percent material recycling. The aluminum is sold to Hydro's production in Holmestrand, while the coffee grounds are sold for biogas production.
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Date added: Jan 3, 2022
Last updated: Jan 22, 2025
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