The collaboration, initiated in 2021, used a lean approach to product and process development, accelerating the time to market. As a result, the home compostable paper-based coffee capsule launched in France on Nov. 21,2022, leading partners to claim the development is both significant for the circular economy and a leap forward for consumers. The new range will pilot initially in France and Switzerland on the Nespresso Original system. It will be further launched in several other European countries within a year. Credit goes to Huhtamaki's proprietary high-precision technology that allows wood fibers to be molded into intricate shapes with high-precision tolerances to a fraction of a millimeter. "We are delighted to have partnered with Nespresso on a unique home compostable paper-based capsule designed for circularity. This breakthrough innovation is the result of combining fiber, a natural renewable material, with our proprietary high-precision technology, creating a sustainable alternative for Nespresso lovers. The capsules, produced in line with our blueloop brand promise, incorporate our commitment to design for circularity, to be operationally carbon neutral, and to responsibly source our materials in line with our 2030 strategy," said Charles Heaulme, president and CEO at Huhtamaki.
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