Committed to capsule recycling, Guala Dispensing Food launches OP&OUT, the first emptiable plastic coffee capsule compatible with the Dolce Gusto® system. Engineered for real-world recyclability, OP&OUT exceeds PPWR requirements, transforming sustainable packaging from promise to practice.
One of the fundamental challenges of plastic pods recycling is that the coffee grounds must be removed to enable proper waste separation.
OP&OUT is purposefully designed to make the separation process simple and intuitive, without the need for additional tools.
Unlike any other capsule on the market, OP&OUT features a simple, yet revolutionary, two-step post-use process that inspired its very name:
- OPEN the capsule → recyclable into plastic stream
- OUT goes the coffee grounds → into organic waste
Let’s dive into this new innovation towards sustainability.
Compatible with the PPWR: easy to open, easy to recycle
Guala Dispensing new pod represents our commitment to developing PPWR compliant coffee packaging.
Engineered for effortless consumer operation, OP&OUT is the first solution that guarantees a complete separation of plastic and organic matter, through a very intuitive process.
What the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) demands for coffee capsules suppliers:
- Technical and practical recyclability
- Sortability and recoverability in existing waste systems
- Proven real-world performance, beyond theoretical claims
What OP&OUT delivers:
- Complete separation of plastic and organic matter
- Intuitive consumer operation requiring no complex education
- Full integration with standard recycling infrastructure
Truly “Designed for Recyclability”, the new coffee pod designed by Guala Dispensing delivers on all PPWR requirements through its monomaterial structure and clean separation capability, ensuring full compatibility with waste sorting systems.
Compatible with Dolce Gusto® System
Specifically designed for ground coffee, OP&OUT ensures seamless integration with existing machines, working perfectly with one of the world's most popular coffee capsule systems: Dolce Gusto®. As part of Nestlé's capsule ecosystem, Dolce Gusto® plays a crucial role in the global capsule market alongside Nespresso, offering family-oriented, affordable solutions for coffee enthusiasts.
Guala Dispensing Food is one of the main supplier of capsules compatible with Dolce Gusto® system, and already offer a wide range of products.
Compatible with the future
This launch represents Guala Dispensing Food's commitment to sustainable coffee solutions that exceed PPWR compliant coffee packaging standards and anticipate the European regulatory landscape.
At Guala Dispensing Food, we have rethought the plastic capsule from the ground up, engineering a solution that enables real-world recyclability while maintaining all the advantages plastic offers, such as superior barrier properties vs compostables and easy integration of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
OP&OUT: key Advantages at a glance
- Product Type: Recyclable plastic coffee capsule
- Compatibility: Dolce Gusto® system - seamless integration with existing machines
- Material: Monomaterial plastic structure with superior barrier properties
- Compliance: PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) compliant
- Recycling Process: Intuitive 2-step operation, no external tools required
- Real-world recyclability: Complete plastic/organic separation
- Infrastructure: Standard recycling infrastructure compatibility
- Availability: Exclusive partnerships only
Contact us
In line with our long-term approach to innovation and strategic collaboration, OP&OUT will be available only through dedicated commercial agreements with selected clients.
This ensures shared sustainability goals, technical alignment, and tailored support throughout implementation.
Industry professionals can discover OP&OUT in detail at Host Milano – the leading hospitality fair (October 17–21, 2025, Pav. 18 Stand G44 H43).
Our teams will be available for technical presentations and strategic discussions. If your company is ready to embrace future-proof coffee capsule solutions, OP&OUT represents the decisive step forward.
👉 Sustainability is no longer optional: it's a shared responsibility. Contact us to explore exclusive OP&OUT partnerships
Disclaimer: Dolce Gusto® is a registered trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. OP&OUT is not affiliated with, produced by, or endorsed by Nestlé® or the Dolce Gusto® brand.
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