Like Nespresso, Illy does have a pod recycling program. If you're looking for the most eco-friendly version, this is most certainly not it, and you might rather consider the Nespresso Pixie by De'Longhi. Pros: Affordable, some of Illy's pods are the best-tasting we've tried Cons: Not eco-friendly, not likely to find third-party compostable or reusable options, pods are expensive Buy Illy's Y3.2 iperEspresso Machine on Amazon for $99 (originally $149) Buy Illy's X7.1 iPerespresso Machine by FrancisFrancis! for $228 Buy a tin of 21 Etiopia, Brasile, or Decaffeinated blend iPerespresso pods on Amazon for $17.99 Buy a tin of 21 Colombia blend iPerespresso pods on Amazon for $17.99 Buy an 18-pack of Illy Arabica coffee pods on Amazon for $15.68