Aw boo. Nespresso is advertising their recycling program for used Nespresso capsules. But this program is not available in Hawaii (or Alaska and U.S. territories).
Hmmm, the Williams-Sonoma in Ala Moana is listed as a recycling point where empty recycling bags can be picked up and full bags dropped off. I may have to look into this. At the very least, I have to remember to put the used capsules in the household blue recycling bin.
There I was, delighted with the service of Hansgrohe, when I saw something else in the kitchen that didn’t look right.
What’s that on the bottom of my water tank of my Nespresso U? That looks like rust! Yuck.
Yup, sadly it is rust, and Google reveals others with the same problem. Not even a year old, I was bummed by this discovery. Then I saw this post on Facebook. So I followed suit and mentioned my problem, providing my Nespresso Club membership number to validate my recent Nespresso purchase.
Look what showed up at my doorstep this week…
And even better, no charge for the fast delivery.
Free and fast – wow! And more amazing, completely done via social media channels. I never actually spoke to anyone for this incident. Truthfully, the original water tank is still usable since the rusted metal is actually on the outside of the water reservoir, but it looks so unappealing.
Thanks for the delightful service Nespresso!
Say it with me, “Your Nespresso U is still good. Your Nespresso U is still good.” Don’t mind that Nespresso just launched their new VertuoLine that makes both espresso and coffee. Your recent purchase of the espresso-only Nespresso U is still a good buy at half the price of a new Vertuo.
So what if the Vertuo-made coffee features a crema top? And so what if the new hardware has a single button operation using lasers to detect what kind of drink to make? The Nespresso U is still good. I mean it has a positionable water reservoir, right?
You did capitalize on discounts and bonuses for your U purchase, right? You got those 200 Grand Cru capsules at a discounted price right? Because, the Vertuo uses a whole different capsule format and flavor lineup.
If you wanted coffee, you still have your coffee maker right? And really, the Aeroccino frother is still the same as what you got with your U bundle. So don’t head to Williams-Sonoma in Ala Moana to hear the demo and sample a full cup of crema-capped coffee. The Nespresso U is still good.
Do you really need the latest and greatest of caffeinated creations?
Well if you don’t share the sentiment that the Nespresso U is still good, let me tempt you…