What are the features of compostable capsules?

There are now many different types of new generation coffee capsules, developed with an ecological perspective: these are not just products that can be easily disposed of, without incurring the problems associated with traditional capsules, but they also have greener production methods. Let’s look at the alternatives:

• refillable capsules that can be re-filled with coffee powder; and even the container can easily be disposed of;
• recyclable capsules where the components can be disposed of appropriately by the production companies, thanks to a material recovery program. The coffee grounds are used as fertilizers, while the aluminum is recycled and destined for use in the production of new objects;
• biodegradable capsules which can be thrown directly into the organic waste; most of these are made using
• bioplastic made of vegetable-based materials and much more sustainable than traditional materials, not only in terms of disposal but also in terms of production;
• compostable capsules, created from materials that in the space of a few months, become compost which can be used as fertilizer on the land;

Coffee Planet has opted for a type of compostable and biodegradable capsule, made from innovative, environmentally-friendly materials, which are however able to guarantee the highest levels of safety and quality to the consumer.

Compostable capsules: why choose them?

As we have seen, there are solutions that make a homemade espresso more eco-friendly: in exactly the same way as organic coffee, for many consumers, it is important to have the possibility to choose a product that respects the environment and the people involved in the supply chain.

Cheap, sustainable, and environmentally friendly

The production process for these capsules has been optimized to reduce environmental impact as much as possible. The production and filling of the capsules take place in the same location: this also allows transport costs to be cut and emissions to be reduced. Any additives used in the production process are completely biodegradable.