The ACM has given the green light to a collaboration among nine coffee capsule producers to invest in sorting machines for better recycling of plastic and aluminum capsules. Waste-processing companies will handle the recycling process after the capsules are sorted out from residual waste.

The collaboration involves major producers like Jacobs Douwe Egberts, Nestlé, and Nespresso, aiming to increase recycling rates and move towards a circular economy. ACM's informal assessment found no competition concerns, emphasizing the importance of ongoing innovation for sustainable coffee capsule production.

ACM encourages businesses to pursue sustainability goals through collaborations, highlighting the opportunities provided by the Dutch Competition Act. The regulator welcomes initiatives that contribute to sustainable energy and other environmental objectives, offering guidance to companies seeking to align with such goals.

ACM's oversight ensures that sustainability claims by companies are credible, enabling consumers to make informed choices. The regulator aims to support businesses in their sustainability efforts, remove barriers, and facilitate the transition to a more sustainable economy.