Kleen Hub offers a tap-to-borrow system for reusable packaging that eliminates the need for deposits or smartphone apps, allowing users to easily access sustainable options for takeout. Each container is equipped with an RFID chip for tracking, promoting a circular economy by enabling up to 300 reuses and ensuring that packaging is fully recyclable after its lifecycle.
Funding
$170K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Takeout and delivery services rely heavily on single-use packaging, contributing to significant waste and environmental pollution. Traditional reusable container programs often require deposits or smartphone apps, creating friction for consumers and limiting adoption.
Solution
Kleen Hub offers a tap-to-borrow system for reusable takeout containers, eliminating the need for deposits or smartphone apps. Users can borrow containers by tapping a payment card on the device. Each container is equipped with an RFID chip for tracking and is fully recyclable after its lifecycle, promoting a circular economy by enabling up to 300 reuses. Users can scan the QR code on the packaging to access the status page and track their usage period or locate the nearest return points.
Target Audience
Kleen Hub targets cafes, restaurants, universities, and corporations seeking to reduce single-use packaging waste and improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
Features
- Tap-to-borrow system using any payment card, including Apple Pay and Google Pay
- RFID chip tracking for container management and loss prevention
- QR code access to container status, usage tracking, and return point locations
- Professional washing and sanitization of returned containers
- Containers are fully recyclable into new plastic cups
- Self-checkout return bins for convenient drop-off