THE illy capsule recycling PROCESS
Step 1: Drain the used capsules in a colander or sink to minimise excess water.
Step 2: Load used capsules into the original illy capsule tin.
Step 3: Repack the 6 tins of used capsules into the original carton.
Step 4: Print of the pre-paid Australia Post label from the illy website.
Step 5: Post box via Australia Post.
What happens to the waste
Once collected, the illy iperespresso capsules are processed to separate the coffee grounds from the plastic. The plastic is then melted down in order to be remoulded to make new recycled products, including furniture and playground equipment!