In many restaurants, hotels, and canteens, customers can take away their meals or leftovers to enjoy later. As a result, a large quantity of single use packages end up in the bin within a short time.

ECOBOX’s multiple use will eliminate many single use packages. This initiative allows for the reduction of volume of waste, because it reduces not only the number of packages but also the quantity of food waste. Whether it’s at a restaurant, canteen, or for takeaway food, the ECOBOX can be used almost anywhere.

The participating companies are well recognizable by the logo. In all the participating restaurants, for a deposit of 5€, customers can take away their meal in an ECOBOX. After use, the ECOBOX should be washed, before being returned and receiving the deposit back during the next visit to the restaurant, or having the ECOBOX being exchanged for a newly professionally washed container to take another meal.

This system is very ecological and sustainable, because defective ECOBOXes that are unusable are sent back to the manufacturer and can be reused as raw material for new products.

The ECOBOX users are thus :

Promoting their sustainable attitude and their environmentally-conscious behavior

Showing their respectful behavior toward food products

Contributing to the prevention of waste and protection of resources

As for the providers, they also enjoy several benefits as:

Multiple use systems are popular and are widely accepted by consumers in a circular economy perspectives

Buying TO-GO packages are no longer necessary

The service provides customer loyalty and a positive “green” image, while producing less waste and littering, and fewer waste costs and effort for waste management

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