We establish reusable packaging as a global standard in eCommerce.
How it works
hey circle
rents out boxes & bags to companies
In the webshop
the online retailer offers reusable shipping to its customers
Parcel delivery
is carried out via the known parcel service providers
Return
with return label via mailbox or parcel network
Warehouse /
Fulfillment
Online retailer prepares packaging for next use
hey circle reusable shipping solutions
Our boxes and bogs circulate around 50 times between online retailer and customer. Compared to single-use carton packaging, they reduce waste, CO₂ emissions, and save resources.
Our IT solution lets online retailers easily add reusable packaging to their webshop's check-out. It spurs many circulations by motivating quick returns.
Customers
Our customers have many logistics challenges. They have many reasons to switch to reusable packaging. But once you have "taken the plunge", you never want to go back.
Read about the experiences of Austrian Post, Trigema, VIU, Steinemieten, and Frank Dental with Hey's circle boxes and bags. Also learn which other companies use our sustainable solutions.
Reusing packaging is good for e-commerce companies and the environment. It helps them both
Nachhaltige Verpackungslösungen mit hey circle
On average, each of us gets 50 packages per year. There are 4.5 billion e-commerce shipments in Germany alone. Christmas gifts, groceries, textbooks, children's clothing, electronics... The list is endless. And after unpacking, the single-use cardboard box ends up in the full paper bin.
Hey Circle offers an alternative. It was founded in 2021 and came to market in 2022. We provide reusable packaging. We also offer a strong IT and deposit system for online retailers. One reusable shipping package replaces many others!
The ecological life cycle assessment shows: With hey circle, you can save up to 94% of waste. You can also save 76% of CO2 emissions compared to disposable packaging. This is because most emissions occur when making each new disposable cardboard box. Using a reusable box creates emissions during shipping and cleaning. But, the emissions from making a single use package are many times higher.
An effective reusable system requires a return incentive – familiarly known as a "deposit". We recommend a downstream deposit that corresponds to the actual value of the packaging. Consumers only have to pay that deposit if the box or bag is not returned in time. This way, we achieve 98% returns and 50 cycles.
Online retailers can integrate reusability into the ordering process via a plugin. Consumers see the reusable option at checkout. The IT solution covers the whole deposit process. It includes return reminders and invoicing by hey circle. It also tracks CO2.
Das Pfandsystem bei hey circle
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Ein nachgelagertes Pfandsystem motiviert zur Rücksendung der Verpackung und sorgt für eine Conversion.
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98 % Rücksendungen und bis zu 50 Umläufe werden erreicht.
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Onlinehändler können unser Plugin für eine nahtlose Integration in den Bestellprozess nutzen.
CO2-Tracking und Rücksende-Erinnerungen
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Unsere Technologie bietet Funktionen wie CO2-Tracking und automatisierte Rücksende-Erinnerungen.
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Konsument*innen sehen im Check-out die Mehrweg-Option.