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Reusable Food Packaging as a Service

We replace single-use packaging with reusable, affordable and more sustainable packaging

April 2022
July 2025

Reusable Food Packaging as a Service

We replace single-use packaging with reusable, affordable and more sustainable packaging

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date July 8, 2025
From Switzerland
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 5-6 - Market competition driving widespread deployment &/"Bankable" grade asset class

The reCIRCLE concept is simple and is already available in 4 European countries. It replaces the disposable packaging of on-the-go catering with high-quality, washable, microwaveable containers and cups with tight-fitting lids. The products are made of durable and safe plastic and they are recyclable at the end of life - after hundreds of cycles. The combination of the network and the products in a ready-to-use service solution is what makes the concept innovative. It is suitable for gastronomers who want to pack their food and beverage in a modern, sustainable way and for consumers who want to enjoy their food on the go without generating waste. reCIRCLE is a deposit system and the products are returnable and exchangable in all the participating restaurants. The products never lose their value, they can be returned in every state, exept if the lid is missing. This way the material loop is closed and you can enjoy a circular economy product in your every day life !

The Environmental Benefits

  • One reCIRCLE BOX can replace more than 200 single use takeaway packagings. It is already more ecological than any single use bowl after only 15 use cycles.
  • All our products are designed and manufactured in Switzerland. This includes the moulds.
  • We are applying for a special permit, so we can make new reCIRCLE BOXes out of the end of life/ post-consumer reCIRCLE BOXes.
  • Reusable cups save water: A single-use coffee cup requires ~0.58-1.3L of water to produce, while washing a reusable cup uses only 0.1-0.2L per use. Over multiple uses, this leads to significant water savings.
  • Food containers show similar trends: Producing a single-use paper box takes ~1.3L, whereas washing a reusable container requires 0.2-0.9L per use, reducing overall water consumption.
  • We replace 70'000 single use packagings every day, which translates to 7 tons of CO2 a day.
  • 100% recyclable

The Financial Benefits

  • Restaurants save money from 3 replacements of single use packaging per day
  • Cities save money, as they have to empty less the dustbins in town. Consumers garbage bin is less full and they save money for the garbage bags

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reCIRCLE

reCIRCLE is the Swiss industry solution offering reusable packaging for takeaway catering.

Headquarters 3013 Bern, Switzerland
Type Company
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