hey circle is a leading provider of smart reusable systems for parcel shipping. The Munich-based start-up has set itself the task of drastically reducing packaging waste and CO₂ emissions through an innovative combination of robust, reusable packaging and a smart software solution.
Over its lifetime, the hey circle system enables a reduction of up to 94% in waste and 76% in CO₂ emissions compared to single-use cartons. Each individual bag or box is marked with a unique GRAI code. This enables the accompanying software solution to track the circulation of each container and thus accurately calculate the CO₂ emissions and costs saved. The processed data can be used directly for ESG reporting, making sustainability successes measurable and communicable.
The packaging is also economically sustainable. With 50 cycles, hey circle customers save 53% in packaging costs compared to single-use cardboard.
With over 90 customers and thousands of packages in daily use, hey circle is establishing the circular economy as a new, economically and ecologically sensible standard in logistics. At the helm of hey circle is founder Doris Diebold, a pioneer in sustainable logistics.
The use of GS1 standards such as GTIN and GRAI enables us to clearly identify packaging and transparently record sustainability data. This makes the circular economy measurable and applicable for companies.
The system is optimised for a wide range of logistics processes:
The robust and lightweight shipping boxes and bags are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing logistics processes. Their practicality has been confirmed in stress tests conducted by HTWK Leipzig and assembly line tests at Gebhardt Fördertechnik.
Innovations such as a patented folding technique to reduce volume during empty transport and storage, and an integrated anti-theft device, create additional operational value.
Hey circle also offers tailor-made solutions ranging from size and design to specific inlays and closures.
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