AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption & Production, Climate Action, Partnerships for the Goals, Innovative Financial System
KEYWORDS
circular economy, waste reduction, circular packaging, infrastructure, Environmental Impact
COUNTRY
Denmark
DESIGNED BY
Bo Bach Boddum, RE-ZIP CEO
WEBSITE
https://re-zip.com/
RE-ZIP
RE-ZIP is a circular packaging solution for e-commerce
How does it work?
RE-ZIP is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and circular packaging. Our full-range packaging options that are environmentally friendly from 1st reuse, maintenance services, and Drop Point network, supported by cutting-edge software, offer a convenient and impactful solution. By implementing RE-ZIP packaging, webshops can save up to 80% on CO2e emissions and 100% on packaging costs. RE-ZIP operates by giving online shoppers the opportunity to choose RE-ZIP packaging on the webshop as an alternative to single-use packaging. In exchange for a small fee of 2 USD, customers receive a voucher worth 10-15 USD upon returning the RE-ZIP. They can easily return the RE-ZIP through parcel shops, lockers, mailboxes and other Drop Points via the RE-ZIP app. When enough packaging has been dropped off at a Drop Point, the system intelligently handles and collects them. Thereafter, the packaging is sent back to the RE-ZIP Hub where they are cleaned, and sent to a new webshop.
Why is it needed?
The rapid growth of the e-commerce industry has led to a significant increase in packaging waste and CO2 emissions. The production of single-use packaging for an estimated 200 billion parcels in 2022 puts a tremendous strain on the environment. Recycling alone is not enough to reduce environmental impact as it requires significant energy inputs and generates additional greenhouse gas emissions. This is where circular packaging comes in. By providing a circular system that allows for the reuse of packaging, we eliminate the need for single-use packaging and reduce waste and environmental impact significantly. Therefore, RE-ZIP offers a sustainable solution to address the issue of packaging waste in the e-commerce industry.
How does it improve life?
RE-ZIP significantly reduces the amount of waste generated by e-commerce companies. This helps to conserve natural resources, reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate the negative impact of packaging waste on the environment. RE-ZIP also creates job opportunities across a wide range of industries, from warehousing and logistics to software development and customer support. RE-ZIP's circular packaging concept allows webshops to save up to 100% on packaging costs by reusing the same packaging materials multiple times. This cost-saving benefit can help to improve the profitability of e-commerce companies and reduce their reliance on single-use packaging.