Although the first couple of attempts for Nespresso Capsules didn't take off in the marketplace, the last ten years has proven successful for the Nespresso Capsule system. There are trade-offs with the system though, resulting in only 5 grams of coffee per serve vs 9-18 (or more) grams from a dedicated coffee machine and the capsules are not currently easily recyclable. The capsules are made from a combination of aluminium and plastic, and considering they weigh a total of 3 grams for each package, the coffee is only an additional 5 grams - that's a lot of packaging when considering the product to waste ratio.