With the recycling issues plaguing Australia and others since our Asian neighbours have stopped accepting our recycling, going back to the mantra of reduce, reuse, recycle is important. Although often forgotten, reducing and reusing a product or packaging should be a priority over recycling it, this is exactly the aim of a new American startup, Loopstore.
Loopstore are attempting to create a circular economy, utilizing a delivery system similar to that used by milkmen in days gone by. Partnering with over 25 companies, Loop’s customers will be able to order products that come delivered to their door in reusable stainless steel and glass packaging, paying a deposit at purchase for the packaging that can be reused roughly 100 times.
The first trial for Loop is scheduled to begin in Paris and New York in May this year, limited to only 5000 customers. If the project is successful more brands are set to be included in the catalogue, as well as expansion of the offering to London, Tokyo and San Francisco.