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Boomerang
Ahrensburg, DEImpact-drivenStartupClimate & Environmental ProtectionSustainable Services
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationAhrensburg
About Boomerang
Boomerang offers an all-inclusive solution for reusable shipping packaging, aiming to make online retail more sustainable. With its "reusable instead of single-use" mission, the organization combats the significant environmental burden of single-use packaging. Boomerang caters to online shops, end customers, and B2B sectors, helping businesses meet upcoming EU mandates for reusable packaging. The organization has been recognized with the German Sustainability Award and partners with prominent logistics providers and brands.
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Sustainability Goals
Responsible Consumption & Production
Sustainable Supply Chains through Reusable Systems
The organization offers a comprehensive solution for reusable shipping packaging, significantly reducing packaging waste in online retail and logistics.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovation for Circular Logistics Infrastructure
Boomerang develops innovative IT integration and customized reusable packaging to build infrastructure for circular shipping solutions in e-commerce and intralogistics.
Climate Action
Reduce Packaging Waste for Climate Action
The organization reduces the environmental footprint of online retail through reusable packaging, lowering CO2 emissions from the production and disposal of single-use materials.
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FAQs
Q1What is Boomerang's core mission?+
Boomerang is dedicated to the mission of "reusable instead of single-use" ("Mehrweg statt Einweg"), offering a comprehensive solution for reusable shipping packaging. The goal is to make online retail more sustainable by providing an alternative to single-use packaging.
Q2How does Boomerang's system work for end customers?+
End customers select Boomerang as a shipping option in online shops and pay a €3 deposit. After receiving their order, they fold the packaging to DIN A4 size and return it for free via mailboxes or post offices. The €3 deposit is automatically refunded upon the packaging's arrival and scanning.
Q3What environmental problem does Boomerang address?+
Boomerang addresses the environmental burden of shipping packaging, which accounts for up to 30% of online retail's environmental impact. In Germany alone, nearly 1 million tons of shipping waste are generated annually, with 4.5 billion packages shipped in 2021.
Q4Which SDGs does Boomerang contribute to?+
Boomerang primarily contributes to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Secondarily, the organization supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Q5Has Boomerang received any notable recognition?+
Yes, Boomerang has been recognized with the prestigious "Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis" (German Sustainability Award). The organization also received support from BMWi and BMF and has been featured in media outlets like Sat.1 and ZDF.
Q6Who are Boomerang's partners and customers?+
Boomerang partners with logistics providers such as GLS and DPD. Prominent brands like WMF, Kaalayoga, Hutch&Putch, Monkind, and Mosja are among their customers.
Q7Where is Boomerang based and what is its legal form?+
Boomerang is based in Ahrensburg, Germany. The organization is registered as a UG (haftungsbeschränkt), which is a form of limited liability company.
