FAQ - NOS CAPSULES
INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL, MATERIALS, SHELF LIFE, CERTIFICATION AND MORE.
Why do you offer aluminum-free capsules made from garden-compostable plastic, made from more than 90% organic raw materials?
To offer you a sustainable alternative that helps avoid mountains of waste. You will be able to enjoy delicious organic coffees and teas from the capsule machine without needlessly polluting the environment! You can find out more about the capsuleshere.
Why should I buy your capsules?
To send a clear signal in favor of CO₂¹ neutrality, to avoid mountains of waste and to do something good for you and the environment. With our capsules you can prepare delicious organic coffee and tea at the touch of a button and at the same time contribute to more sustainability - conscious pleasure!
How long do the capsules last?
Our capsules are oxygen- and aroma-tight and therefore have a very long shelf life - organic tea capsules last three years after production and organic coffee capsules at least 18 months. You can find the exact expiration date on the packaging.
What material are MY COFFEE CUP capsules made of?
All our capsules are compostable in the garden, contain no aluminum and are not petroleum-based. Our capsules consist mainly (at least 62%) of renewable raw materials such as lignin, a component of wood, as well as natural starch and glucose.
Is the paper lid also “organic”?
The paper lid is also compostable in the garden.
How many MY COFFEE CUP capsules are there in a box?
One box contains 10 of our MY COFFEE CUP capsules.
One mega box contains 100 capsules.
Are MY COFFEE CUP capsules certified?
Yes, MY COFFEE CUP capsules are certified biosourced⁴ and have several garden compostability certificates². All teas and coffees are certified organic.
How should I dispose of used MY COFFEE CUP capsules?
You can throw your used capsules into your garden compost, after consulting the municipal waste disposal company, into your organic bin or with a clear conscience into residual waste.
Part Industrial composting plants are designed for the short period of rotting, for example, fruit or garden waste deposited. Due to the longer rotting time of the capsules, some of them are sorted and end up in an incineration plant.
Since the capsules are certified climate neutral¹, no additional CO₂ is released into the environment. the atmosphere when burned in waste. incineration plant.
Are MY COFFEE CUP products vegan and gluten-free? Is there anything that people with allergies should watch out for?
All MY COFFEE CUP products are vegan and gluten-free. Suppliers of organic teas and coffees have confirmed to us that the products do not contain any allergens.