Thanks to this collaboration with ÉEQ, Quebecers will be able to recycle their used Nespresso coffee capsules in an easy and effective manner. They just need to collect their used capsules in the green bag and then put that bag in their residential recycling bin, as they would do with any other recyclable product. The green bags are supplied free of charge with every Nespresso online order, as well as available in store and through the Nespresso Club. The capsules, which are made of aluminum to maintain the freshness and quality of Nespresso coffee, are fully recycled, promoting the repurposing of the material. The coffee grounds are used in the biomethanization process in Quebec.
"The expanded rollout of the green bag program throughout the province has been a Nespresso priority for years. In fact, Quebec was where the green bag program was first launched in 2016. We are proud of the enthusiasm this program has generated among consumers and municipalities, and of being able to make this easy recycling solution available province-wide," said Carlos Oyanguren, President of Nespresso Canada. "For over a decade, Nespresso has been playing a key role in reducing waste in the country by implementing innovative recycling solutions. Combining quality and sustainability has always been at the heart of our DNA."
"This recovery and recycling solution, the result of an agreement between Éco Entreprises Québec and Nespresso and made possible with EPR, is part of the circular economy dynamic. Throughout Quebec, we encourage the public to make the right thing when sorting – for containers, packaging, and printed paper – and this now includes Nespresso aluminum coffee capsules," declared Maryse Vermette, President and CEO of Éco Entreprises Québec.
B Corp certified, Nespresso remains a pioneer in creating solutions that help manufacturers take responsibility for the life cycle of their products. The significant milestone achieved in Quebec represents an important step forward in efforts to expand the program nationwide. This recycling solution is already available in certain regions of other Canadian provinces, such as Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and throughout Prince Edward Island. The program has been established in 1,563 Canadian communities.