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Zero-Waste Delivery

Zero-waste delivery services help consumers reduce their personal impact

Trend - Most of consumers' purchase decisions affect the environment, especially when delivery is involved--with additional transportation and packaging raising the impact of these services. Now, zero-waste delivery services are helping customers reduce the impact of some of their purchases.

Insight - Living in a way that's actually sustainable can be difficult, since many modern conveniences that consumers are accustomed to have a negative impact on the environment. Some eco-conscious consumers are beginning to understand that in order to truly reduce their impact, they'll have to make some sacrifices when it comes to convenience. These consumers are turning to brands that prioritize effective forms of sustainability, even if it means a little more effort on their end.
Workshop Question - How could your brand more effectively tackle sustainability?
Trend Themes
1. Zero-waste Delivery Services - The zero-waste delivery trend is gaining momentum as consumers become more environmentally conscious, creating opportunities for companies to develop more sustainable delivery models.
2. Reusable Shipping Containers - Companies like charrli and Fresh Prep are introducing reusable packaging solutions, offering a scalable alternative to single-use plastics and other environmentally harmful materials.
3. Closed-loop Food Services - Ethey's closed-loop delivery model, featuring an on-site worm farm that turns food and packaging waste into fertilizer, shows the potential for a more sustainable food system that prioritizes circularity.
Industry Implications
1. Food Delivery and Meal Kits - As consumers shift towards more sustainable consumption habits, companies that offer zero-waste meal kits, closed-loop delivery models, and reusable packaging solutions have an opportunity to capture market share in the food delivery industry.
2. Restaurants and Catering - Restaurants and catering companies that prioritize environmentally friendly practices, such as using compostable packaging and reducing food waste, can appeal to a growing customer base that values sustainability.
3. Logistics and Transportation - The rise of zero-waste delivery services presents an opportunity for logistics and transportation companies to develop more sustainable delivery models that reduce emissions and waste.
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Featured Examples

Closed-Loop Food Services
Closed-Loop Food Services
'Ethey' is a Home Delivery Service for Meals That are 100% Zero-Waste
‘Ethey’ is a Toronto-based food delivery service for fresh meals. Ethey meals are chef-prepared and are 100% zero-waste. ‘Nick Spina,’ the founder of Ethey, sought to make a... MORE
Seaweed-Based Takeout Boxes
Seaweed-Based Takeout Boxes
Just Eat Takeaway Favors Seaweed Instead of Plastic for To-Go Boxes
As the war on plastic continues to wage, Notpla and Just Eat Takeaway are offering customers a sustainable takeout alternative made from seaweed. The new takeout container reminds customers of its... MORE
Zero-Waste Meal Kits
Zero-Waste Meal Kits
Fresh Prep's Zero Waste Kit is Packaged in a Reusable Container
Meal kits that provide perfectly chopped and portioned ingredients are helpful for saving time in the kitchen but they also tend to create a lot of plastic waste—Canadian meal kit delivery service... MORE
Zero-Waste Takeout Apps
Zero-Waste Takeout Apps
Inwit Minimizes Waste with NFC-Equipped Containers
One meal at a time, Toronto-based Inwit is making takeout apps more sustainable with a zero-waste model. This zero-waste takeout app supplies reusable stainless steel containers and they are... MORE
Zero-Waste Doorstep Deliveries
Zero-Waste Doorstep Deliveries
charrli Revives the Milkman Model for Modern Life
Knowing that environmentally minded consumers want to reduce their waste, a handful of companies are reintroducing the milkman model so that goods can be dropped off and replenished as needed... MORE
Recyclable Food Delivery Packaging
Recyclable Food Delivery Packaging
Wagamama is Introducing Recyclable Delivery Bowls
Wagamama has announced it will be introducing new recyclable delivery bowls in a bid to offer a more sustainable alternative for consumers to appreciate. The company has said the move will help it... MORE

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