Solution: Refill service, offering liquid products without packaging. Owner: The Naked Shop. Circular Strategy: Refill.
Description
This organisation gives individuals the zero-waste option of bringing in their own bottles to fill up with liquid household, body and haircare products. If individuals do not have their own bottles, they can choose to use returnable containers, that are cleaned and disinfected between uses. This company also provides individuals with a large catalogue of zero waste items that can be purchased, encouraging individuals to shop more sustainably.
Location
Paris.
Scale
2-10 employees.
Potential circular economy impact
The organisation's focus is to eliminate packaging waste starting with the suppliers. All orders are consolidated to minimise the carbon footprint of the supply chain. This organisation encourages individuals to shift the way they buy things by giving them the option to reuse their own containers reducing the amount of packaging for everyday products, and therefore creating a loop.
What’s involved?
People: Staff to contact suppliers and order products; staff to oversee the physical store.
Resources: Automated dispensers to store and dispense product; suitable equipment; storage for reusable containers.
Technology: Machinery to store and dispense products.
Implementation: Staff and suppliers; suitable equipment and machinery; storage space.