Original Unverpackt

Original Unverpackt, founded in 2014 by Milena Glimbovski, is the first supermarket in Berlin to completely forgo single-use packaging. This innovative concept has made the company a pioneer in the zero-waste movement.

Original Unverpackt offers a wide range of about 2000 food, household, and drugstore products that are available loose or for filling. This includes oats, pasta, muesli, honey, jam, fruits, and grain products. Products that are not loose, such as yogurt, drinks, or milk, are provided in deposit bottles and jars. Customers can weigh their empty containers at the entrance and then only pay for the weight of the purchased products[1][2][3].

The mission of Original Unverpackt is to provide a sustainable alternative for everyday consumption and to stop the "plastic madness" through future-oriented solutions. The company aims to initiate small changes in the daily lives of customers while encouraging global companies to rethink and take action. Transparency and sustainability are core values that are reflected in all decisions and actions of the company[2][3].

Original Unverpackt is strongly committed to sustainability and environmental protection. By avoiding single-use packaging, a significant amount of waste is saved. The company also offers an online shop where eco-friendly alternatives for everyday consumption, such as natural cosmetics, DIY sets, and cleaning products, are available. These products are delivered climate-neutral. Furthermore, the founder, Milena Glimbovski, regularly gives lectures and workshops on topics such as zero waste, sustainability communication, and sustainable consumption to raise awareness and knowledge[2][3][4].

Despite initial successes and significant media attention, Original Unverpackt filed for insolvency proceedings in June 2022. Since September 1, 2022, the business operations have been continued by suppOUrt Unverpackt Berlin UG. The company remains nominated for the German Sustainability Award and continues to advocate for sustainable practices[1].

Original Unverpackt is a member of UnternehmensGrün and Unverpackt e.V. and works closely with other actors in an ecologically and socially sustainable economy to promote transparency and exchange and to achieve more sustainability[2].

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Unverpackt
• 2 - https://original-unverpackt.de/ueber-original-unverpackt/
• 3 - https://original-unverpackt.de
• 4 - https://original-unverpackt.de/vortraege/
• 5 - https://www.startnext.com/original-unverpackt