The Eden Project has launched a unique range of home compostable coffee capsules that addresses the problem of waste plastic.

The disposal of used coffee capsules – often made with a mixture of plastic and aluminium – is a huge and growing problem for the environment. 

The new capsules reduce the problem as they break down into simple raw materials in a domestic compost heap in a matter of weeks.

With the new technology, users no longer need to peel off the foil, empty the coffee and sort the components into separate recycling bins.

The Eden Project capsules can just be added to a composting bin, compost heap or food recycling bin.    

The packaging for the capsules is made from card and printed using vegetable-based inks which can be recycled. This means 100% of the product is compostable or recyclable.

They are compatible with Nespresso coffee machines and have just gone on sale in Waitrose supermarkets and will be available in the Eden shop.