"The second and perhaps most important reason is that aluminum can be recycled more efficiently than plastic. While plastic degrades each time it goes through the recycling process, aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without losing its core properties. Recycling aluminum requires just 5% of the energy it would take to create new aluminum products, making it more environmentally friendly as well as more cost efficient."
"The properties of aluminum make it an excellent choice on paper, but this comes with a caveat. While the capsules can be recycled, it doesn't mean that they will be. It's only in select locations, including New York City and some parts of Jersey City, that the used pods can be tossed into your regular curbside recycling. If you're not in one of these areas, you'll need to use Nespresso's recycling program."
Aluminum single-serve coffee capsules provide an airtight seal that protects coffee grounds from oxygen, moisture, and sunlight, preserving taste and aroma. Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without losing properties, unlike plastic which degrades with each recycling cycle. Recycling aluminum requires only about 5% of the energy needed to produce new aluminum, making it more environmentally and economically efficient. An estimated 75% of all produced aluminum remains in use today through recycling. However, recycling of used capsules remains limited by local collection options, requiring participation in brand take-back programs or drop-off services in many areas.
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