hey circle GmbH
hey circle revolutionizes online commerce with sustainable reusable shipping packaging. The company focuses on recycling, CO₂ reduction, and innovative technologies to minimize waste. Together with partners, hey circle is shaping an environmentally friendly future in e-commerce.
About hey circle
edithey circle is an innovative company that is revolutionizing online commerce through sustainable reusable shipping packaging. With the goal of drastically reducing waste and CO₂ emissions caused by single-use cartons, hey circle offers an environmentally friendly alternative for e-commerce. The reusable boxes and bags from hey circle are made from recyclable materials such as polypropylene and polyester and can circulate up to 50 times between online retailers and consumers. This leads to a reduction of up to 94% in packaging waste and 76% in CO₂ emissions.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of hey circle is to replace single-use cartons with more sustainable shipping solutions, thereby making a significant contribution to the circular economy. The company focuses on sustainability as the core of its actions and strives to continuously improve its ecological footprint. hey circle works with enthusiasm and full commitment towards its reusable vision and places great importance on transparency, trust, and mutual support both within the team and with its partners.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edithey circle pursues ambitious sustainability goals, including increasing the recycled content in its products and relocating production to Europe to minimize CO₂ emissions during transport. Currently, production takes place in China, but with high sustainability standards and certifications such as Sedex Smeta 4 Pillars and ISO14001. The company plans to adopt a cradle-to-cradle approach in the future, where old boxes and bags are recycled into new products at the end of their life cycle.
Technological Innovations
editA key component of the hey circle system is IT integration, which enables efficient handling of the deposit system and CO₂ tracking. The plug-and-play solution for online shops offers seamless integration into the ordering process and encourages consumers to return the packaging. With an impressive return rate of 98%, hey circle demonstrates that sustainability and efficiency can go hand in hand.
Collaboration and Customers
edithey circle works closely with major parcel service providers such as DHL, dpd, GLS, UPS, and Hermes to ensure broad acceptance of its reusable packaging. Customers include well-known companies such as Österreichische Post, Drykorn, and Trigema, which have already recognized the benefits of sustainable shipping solutions.
With its commitment to sustainability and innovation, hey circle sets new standards in e-commerce and offers both businesses and consumers a viable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional shipping packaging.