Mehrwegkonzepte provides a turnkey reusable‑packaging ecosystem for food‑service and logistics operators, supplying custom cups, plates, bowls and boxes made from recyclable or compostable materials that endure at least 500 wash cycles. The service includes on‑site storage, reverse‑logistics, industrial washing and a digital dashboard for real‑time inventory and usage analytics, billed per item as a cleaning fee.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Businesses across gastronomy, retail, events and logistics are constrained by single‑use packaging mandates, rising waste disposal fees, and regulatory pressure to eliminate disposable containers. The need for costly capital investment in reusable assets and the operational burden of collection, cleaning and inventory management further impede adoption.
Solution
Mehrwegkonzepte delivers a turnkey reusable‑packaging ecosystem that eliminates upfront capital outlay. Clients receive custom‑designed cups, plates, boxes and other containers built from 100 % recyclable or compostable materials, engineered for at least 500 wash cycles. The company handles procurement, on‑site storage, reverse‑logistics, and high‑throughput industrial washing compliant with hygiene standards. Usage is billed as a per‑item cleaning fee, converting a capital expense into an operational cost. A digital dashboard provides real‑time inventory visibility, usage analytics and automated replenishment, enabling customers to maintain service levels without managing the underlying asset lifecycle.
Target Audience
Primary customers are restaurants, cafés, bakeries, supermarkets, event venues, stadiums, wildlife parks and logistics providers that require high‑volume food‑service packaging while seeking to reduce waste and regulatory exposure.
Features
- Modular reusable container portfolio (cups, plates, bowls, boxes) with optional brand imprint and EAN/barcode labeling for traceability.
- Durable construction certified for ≥ 500 wash cycles; materials are fully recyclable or compostable.
- Full‑service reverse‑logistics: collection, transport, high‑capacity industrial dishwasher (Hobart) and secure storage.
- Integrated inventory management platform offering real‑time stock levels, usage reporting and automated refill triggers.
- Compliance with EU single‑use plastic bans and local environmental tax regulations.
- Per‑item cleaning fee model eliminates capital risk and aligns costs with actual consumption.
- Optional on‑demand logistics for events, stadiums and transport fleets, including on‑site cleaning stations.