LONDON,
ON, July 25, 2024 /CNW/ - Nespresso Canada, in
collaboration with Circular Materials, is proud to introduce its
innovative Green Bag Recycling Program to Ontario for the first time. This initiative
marks a significant milestone in Nespresso's recycling journey, as
Ontario becomes the sixth province
to join the program. The City of
London will be the first municipality in Ontario to adopt this simple and effective
Green Bag recycling solution, making it easier than ever for
residents to recycle Nespresso capsules in their recycling bins at
home. As a founding member of Circular Materials, Nestlé
Canada played a key role in
helping to bring this program to life in London.
![From left to right: Shawn Lewis, Deputy Mayor, City of London ; Carlos Oyanguren, President of Nespresso Canada ; Allen Langon, CEO, Circular Materials. (CNW Group/Nestle Nespresso SA) From left to right: Shawn Lewis, Deputy Mayor, City of London ; Carlos Oyanguren, President of Nespresso Canada ; Allen Langon, CEO, Circular Materials. (CNW Group/Nestle Nespresso SA)](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2469464/Nestle_Nespresso_SA_ONTARIO_S_FIRST%C2%A0NESPRESSO_GREEN_BAG_RECYCLIN.jpg)
The Green Bag program allows residents to place their
used aluminum Nespresso capsules in a green bag and place
it in their recycling bin at home. Once the bags arrive at
Miller Waste Systems in London, a
sorting center and collection partner of Circular Materials, they
are set aside and sent to a Nespresso recycling partner where the
capsules undergo a mechanical process that separates the coffee
grounds from the aluminum. The aluminum is recycled, and coffee
grounds are transformed into a high-quality compost. This is all
without incurring additional costs to consumers or
municipalities.
"I am thrilled that London is
the first city in Ontario to
welcome the launch of the Nespresso Green Bag Program. We are a
city that leads on climate action, and Londoners can now further
contribute to a more sustainable future by using Nespresso's Green
Bag Recycling Solution," said Josh
Morgan, Mayor of the City of London.
"Implementing the Green Bag program in Ontario has been a priority for Nespresso for
years now – we are proud that this additional solution is
brought to London, Ontario" said
Carlos Oyanguren, President of
Nespresso Canada. "Nespresso has played a key role in reducing
residual materials in Canada by
implementing innovative recycling solutions for over a decade now.
We are confident that this collaboration with Circular Materials in
Ontario will help achieve our
ambitious recycling targets and we look forward to expanding this
solution to other municipalities."
Previously, Nespresso Club members in London used
Nespresso's Red Bag and dropped it off at a Canada Post mailbox or
post office to recycle their capsules. With the Green Bag Program,
members can now conveniently deposit their Nespresso green bag in
their blue recycling bin. Used capsules can still be dropped off at
Nespresso stores and drop-off points, but the Green Bags offer an
easy and convenient solution for residents in the City of London to recycle their capsules.
"Circular Materials celebrates the expansion of Nespresso's
Green Bag Solution in London,
Ontario, and are proud to contribute to advancing the
circular economy by bringing an easy and convenient solution to
recycling in residents' homes. This initiative is a testament to
the power of partnerships and collaborating with stakeholders. By
working together, we are bringing innovative solutions to improve
recycling and enhance the recycling system in Ontario," said Allen
Langdon, CEO of Circular Materials.
Nespresso remains a pioneer in creating solutions that support
producers in taking responsibility for the lifecycle of their
products. This expansion into Ontario follows the successful introduction of
the Green Bag Program in provinces like Saskatchewan, Quebec, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and
Prince Edward Island. The program,
which launched in 2016, is now in place in more than 1,000
communities across the country.
About Nestlé Nespresso SA
Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for
highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than
150,000 farmers in 18 countries through its AAA Sustainable
Quality™ Program to embed sustainability practices on farms
and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration
with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the
yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of
high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their
communities.
In 2022, Nespresso achieved B Corp™ certification – joining an
international movement of over 7,900 purpose-led businesses that
meet B Corp's high standards of social and environmental
responsibility and transparency.
Headquartered in Vevey,
Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 93 markets and has
14'000 employees. In 2023, it operated a global retail network of
791 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate
website: www.nestle-nespresso.com.
For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate
website: www.nestle-nespresso.com.
About Circular Materials
Circular Materials is the administrator of the common collection
system in Ontario and is the
national not-for-profit producer-governed organization established
to support producers with meeting their obligations under extended
producer responsibility (EPR) regulations across Canada. Its full-service offering supports
producers with meeting the requirements of EPR recycling
regulations. These services include collection, management,
promotion and education, and reporting. Circular Materials also
represents the evolution from product stewardship to a more
circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and
returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products
and packaging. More information can be found at
www.circularmaterials.ca.
SOURCE Nestle Nespresso SA