RE-ZIP secures EU LIFE grant
Our partnerships with the companies Inpost, RajaPack, Boozt, Labels (after zero), and Mily Technologies have played a crucial role in our journey. Together, we share a common objective of introducing RE-ZIP’s circular packaging concept in additional countries and advancing the development of our products, with a particular emphasis on expanding our infrastructure for circular packaging.
The awarded EU LIFE support ensures significant funding for our project. These funds enable us to expand our influence and intensify our efforts to promote the circular economy and combat single-use packaging on a global scale.
InPost, with its significant market presence and operations in several European countries, will serve as our primary test setup. By utilizing InPost’s extensive network and market access, we can further strengthening the development and implementation of our circular packaging infrastructure.
Rajapack Belgium, one of the leading packaging distributors, will be launching a test using the RE-ZIP model. By incorporating reusable packaging into their offerings, they aim to being a forerunner of a European rollout program.
Boozt, a Nordic technology company in the fashion and lifestyle sector, will collaborate with us to develop a circular bag specifically for fast fashion.
Labels, a green tech company specializing in decentralized in-city logistics, will join us as a partner in testing and validating the circular packaging concept as part of a logistic infrastructure.
Mily Technologies will provide valuable support by assisting in the design and development of a location management and optimization system, optimizing PUDO locations and pick-up routes.
The project, titled “EU Circular Packaging Infrastructure,” represents more than just a step forward for us at RE-ZIP. It is a commitment to continuing the transformation and reshaping of how we perceive and utilize packaging. We look forward to continuing our journey of developing a more circular and sustainable e-commerce landscape.
RE-ZIP is now B-Corp Certified
RE-ZIP’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility has always been at the forefront of our mission. To ensure that our practices align with this commitment throughout our value chain, we have chosen one of the highest social and environmental criteria: becoming a certified B Corp. We’re excited to announce that we have of May 2023 completed our certification process with a score of 124.5, well above the minimum 80 points required.
We are proud to be a member of the global B Corp movement, fighting for a better tomorrow for people and the planet. Our certification represents our commitment to using business as a force for good and operating at high standards of social and environmental responsibility.
In August 2021, RE-ZIP set out on the journey of becoming a B Corp certified company. A journey that with hindsight has been equally hard and challenging as well as giving, educative and not least healthy for RE-ZIP being a rather young and small organization. We were warned more than once of the high level of details of documentation and comprehensive audit from the B Corp team. However, we have not once had second thoughts as the B Corp certification has been the milestone for us, as it measures not only our environmental impact but also our social and governance practices, ensuring transparency and accountability to all stakeholders in and around the company.
We are grateful for the recognition and support of the B Corp community and look forward to continuing to grow and improve as a responsible corporate business.
New member of the family
Nature baby is a webshop for mom, children, babies and the household. Their decision to join our family felt natural and necessary. Read more to hear about their considerations about moving towards a greener future.
RE-ZIP packagings are produced in Denmark
RE-ZIP forms a partnership with the danish correctional facility which means that the production of RE-ZIP packaging will be produced environmentally and socially sustainable. Forward will the main part of our packaging be produced in Denmark and be a fast part of the socializing work in the danish correctional facility. The production is set to train the inmates, develop their social and professional competencies and motivate them to take responsibility for their own lives within the framework of society.
The partnership gives us a HUGE smile and we are very proud because the production of our packaging hopefully helps the inmates further – a life without criminality.
The danish correctional officer is also pronouncing: “In addition to having their products produced locally, RE-ZIP is taking an essential social responsibility, which is about helping criminals move on to a life without crime and to a society with less crime and more individuals who participate actively in the society”.
Circular packaging to a circular clothing concept
The concept about Rentista is basically that you can rent your clothes instead of owning it. The concept is known very well worldwide but Rentista was the first mover to do this in Denmark. It’s all about reducing the buy-and-throw-out behavior, and instead, try to prolong the product life cycle by using it again and again. We are at the RE-ZIP team so happy to hear the way Rentista is making use of the circular business. Therefore, RE-ZIP and Rentista are going into a partnership to make the whole concept more sustainable.
RE-ZIP has made recycled packagings that is based on our patented design. The packaging is strong enough for recycling and very easy to furl when it is not being used. It means that Rentista will be able to supply sustainability packaging, and the project will be able to reduce the utilities of clothing and single-use packaging. All things considered, two different companies with two different products/services but one common ground to contribute to a better conversion.
Used RE-ZIP packaging gets new life
Although the RE-ZIP packaging is maintained and cleaned on an ongoing basis, it does not last forever. But even though some are no longer suitable for use in e-commerce, they can easily serve another purpose, and thus do even more good for the environment. A good example is the Butts movements, where they use them to collect waste.
Postnord launches RE-ZIP packaging for private consumers
RE-ZIP is no longer reserved for webshops because now private consumers are also able to choose reusable packaging when sending packages. To begin with, this will be offered in 200 selected post offices in Denmark. RE-ZIP has designed special packaging that can be used when sending packages between private individuals. The used packaging can be returned in the same way as ordinary RE-ZIP packaging. RE-ZIP is responsible for cleaning and quality assuring it before the packaging is offered in the post office again.
