iperEspresso Capsule Recycle Program – General FAQ - Illy
iperEspresso Capsule Recycle Program – General FAQ - Illy
iperEspresso Capsule Recycle Program – General FAQ - Illy
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<strong>iperEspresso</strong> <strong>Capsule</strong> <strong>Recycle</strong> <strong>Program</strong> <strong>–</strong><br />
<strong>General</strong> <strong>FAQ</strong><br />
What is the illy <strong>iperEspresso</strong> <strong>Capsule</strong> <strong>Recycle</strong> <strong>Program</strong>?<br />
illy has partnered with leading industry organizations to provide an innovative solution to<br />
recycle <strong>iperEspresso</strong> coffee capsules. By collecting your used capsules and mailing<br />
them in to be recycled, you’ll be diverting waste from landfills.<br />
What are <strong>iperEspresso</strong> capsules made of?<br />
Each capsule is made from #5 polypropylene recyclable plastic.<br />
If the plastic is recyclable, why can’t I recycle them with other plastic containers?<br />
While the #5 polypropylene plastic is recyclable, the capsule and the coffee must first be<br />
separated and cleaned. In addition, there are no Federal mandates in North America for<br />
the collection of this or any type of plastic within the municipal waste stream <strong>–</strong> each<br />
municipality has their own set of rules. Therefore we cannot guarantee that the plastic<br />
will be reclaimed and recycled if it is added to the municipal waste stream.<br />
What are the environmental benefits?<br />
Our process diverts plastic from landfills, enabling capsules made of #5 polypropylene<br />
recyclable plastic to be used to make beneficial products such as park benches,<br />
composite lumber and paver stones, while the coffee inside will be composted and<br />
added to garden soil. All collection materials used in the program will also be recycled.<br />
illy continues to research ways to reduce the amount of plastic used in its current<br />
capsules, and to find alternative materials to use in the future.<br />
How can I participate in the <strong>iperEspresso</strong> <strong>Capsule</strong> <strong>Recycle</strong> <strong>Program</strong>?<br />
There are three ways in which you can participate:<br />
OPTION 1 illy a casa SM Members:<br />
If you are an illy a casa SM member, the capsule recycle program is a complimentary<br />
service to you as a benefit of membership (no cost to you). You will receive an email<br />
invitation to join the program. Simply follow the instructions, and a welcome kit<br />
including complimentary collection bags and pre-paid shipping labels will arrive in<br />
your next recurring coffee shipment.
Or, to become an illy a casa SM member, visit illyusa.com/member. Once you are a<br />
member, you will receive an email invitation to join the recycle program within 30<br />
days of becoming a member.<br />
OPTION 2 Retail Store Drop Off: (Coming Soon!) Soon you will be able to drop off<br />
your used capsules at any participating retail locations.<br />
OPTION 3 Purchase a <strong>Recycle</strong> Kit: (Coming Soon!) If you are not an illy a casa<br />
member and there are no participating retail stores near you, you can purchase a<br />
capsule recycle kit by calling illy Customer Care at 1-877-469-4559.<br />
Do I have to prepare my capsules in any way before sending them to a<br />
processing center or dropping them at a participating retailer?<br />
We recommend that capsules be stored in a cool, dry place. If you are mailing capsules<br />
please collect a minimum of 80 capsules (equivalent to 4 cans or more) before shipping<br />
them to our processing partner. You may drop off any quantity of capsules at<br />
participating retailers.<br />
Do I have to pay to ship back my capsules? If yes, what is the cost?<br />
Postage is pre-paid for illy a casa members and there is no cost to drop off capsules at<br />
participating retailers. If you choose to purchase a recycle kit the cost of the postage is<br />
included with your purchase.<br />
What is illy’s Sustainability Philosophy?<br />
illy is the coffee industry leader in responsible production, pioneering protocols like<br />
large-scale, direct purchases from coffee farmers at a guaranteed profit. Over the past<br />
20+ years, our supply chain system has helped transform coffee growing regions<br />
around the world, environmentally, socially and economically, raising farmers’ incomes<br />
and turning coffee into an opportunity for a better life for the farmers and their families.<br />
Our two-plus decade commitment was recognized in 2011 with a Responsible Supply<br />
Chain Process certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV), one of the world’s leading<br />
certification organizations. illy was awarded DNV’s first-ever certification of a company’s<br />
entire supply chain, recognizing that true sustainability must create value for all<br />
stakeholders <strong>–</strong> from the farmer to the consumer. illy pays all costs associated with this<br />
certification, not the farmers <strong>–</strong> in contrast to many other certification systems, where<br />
farmers must invest to become certified and maintain certification. For more information,<br />
visit: http://www.illy.com/wps/wcm/connect/en/company/quality-sustainability-illycaffe.<br />
Who do I contact should I have additional questions?<br />
Please call Customer Care at 1-877-469-4559, or email customer.service@illy.com.<br />
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