The startup offers a delivery service platform that connects customers with local and seasonal producers to provide healthy, vegetarian meal options. By utilizing reusable containers and cutlery, the platform minimizes food waste and environmental impact while promoting sustainable eating habits.
Funding
$370K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional lunch delivery services often generate significant waste through disposable packaging, contributing to environmental pollution and unsustainable consumption patterns. Many consumers are seeking convenient meal options that align with their values of environmental responsibility and waste reduction.
Solution
Pollen provides a zero-waste lunch delivery service featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and homemade recipes. Customers can order from a daily menu of balanced meals, including vegetarian options, delivered via electric triporteurs. The service utilizes reusable glass containers, cutlery, and napkins, eliminating single-use packaging. A deposit system incentivizes customers to return the containers with their next order, creating a closed-loop system that minimizes environmental impact. Pollen also offers corporate catering solutions, providing companies with a sustainable and convenient way to offer meals to their employees.
Target Audience
Pollen targets environmentally conscious individuals and businesses seeking convenient, healthy lunch options that minimize waste and support local producers.
Features
- Daily rotating menu of fresh, homemade meals featuring seasonal products
- Majority of recipes are vegetarian
- Delivery via electric triporteurs for zero-emission transport
- Zero-waste packaging with reusable glass containers, cutlery, and napkins
- Deposit system to encourage container returns and minimize waste
- Corporate catering options for businesses seeking sustainable meal solutions
- Online ordering platform with multiple delivery points throughout the city
- Acceptance of electronic and paper restaurant tickets