After massive environmental awareness in the last decade, single-use coffee capsules have been strongly criticized for their negative impact on the environment. This is referred to as an ecological disaster.
A few figures to start with: Every minute, about 39,000 capsules are produced worldwide, of which 29,000 end up in landfills, i.e. 3/4 of the capsules. This is equivalent to about 20 billion capsules produced each year, of which 15 million are thrown into nature.
While most brands have not done much so far (financial conflict of interest - necessarily), one of them has decided (or rather obliged) to set up an ambitious recycling program: Nespresso. Of course. But what are they really doing in terms of recycling? Is it really effective?
The rise of coffee among the better-off and the lack of interest among less well-off households can be explained by the price of the product, according to a February 2020 INSEE study. The latter is constantly increasing, especially since the introduction of coffee pods.
Cafecolo changes the deal with its reusable capsule. A smooth coffee, cheaper and sustainable.
