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Loop - Waste-free shopping system with reusable packaging ♻️

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Loop is a new subscription service aiming to phase out single-use plastics. The program, first rolling out in US and France, will provide high-quality, durable packaging that can be returned and refilled.

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Antoine
How is this not trending more? Their partner-brands are massive and going out of their way to make it work it seems (chewable toothpaste 🦷by OralB ...), no useless plastic or cardboard, massive value for the brands as recurring purchase almost guaranteed.... Prediction time: Amazon will buy them or recreate if it's mildly popular. #green 🌍 👍🛒
Asher Hunt
@antoinetheman shameless plug 😉 but have you seen http://bitetoothpastebits.com ?
Steven Lam
@antoinetheman Agree with you. This should be trending big time because this is a huge deal. Major brands working together to help reduce single plastic use. This kind of initiative can help change the world.
Kimmy Garcia
@antoinetheman @asher_hunt Interesting toothpaste but not in my budget. x.x
Titus Decali
I was just thinking that this should exist a few weeks ago. I'm glad someone is doing it! With all the deliveries we get from online shopping these days, packaging is getting ridiculously wasteful. This is a brilliant solution!
Charles Magnuson
Would love to see much fewer toxic mainstream brands.
Scott Lewis
@magnuson I'm not sure I understand the logic of that. So toxic mainstream brands should also continue to use single-use plastic containers? It seems to me that unless the toxic mainstream brands are going out of business, at least they can stop using single-use plastics. Not to mention, a service like this will probably only survive if it has mainstream brands on board. A boutique specialty brand service won't have enough appeal or impact to be worthwhile or profitable long-term.
Kate Pate
@magnuson I hear you there. But @iconifyit is correct too, we need major brands on board for widespread adoption, and the biggest impact.
Scott Lewis
@magnuson @kate_pate I should have made clear that I agree with the "fewer toxic brands" overall. My wife and I buy only animal and eco-friendly brands of everything possible. My comment is really about the practical matter. Unfortunately, the majority of the consumer public isn't as conscientious whether out of apathy, lack of awareness, or affordability. Any way the situation can be improved is a positive, IMO. But apologies, Charles. I didn't mean to sound argumentative or critical of your comment.
Hayden Evans
This is the type of disruption our planet desperately needs right now. That being said, it's a good first step but equal thought needs to be applied towards shipping/distribution of products like this. Getting rid of single use plastic is fantastic - but shipping one off orders is still a problem. Planes emit a ton of pollution as well. If this could be done via a network of local sanitation/resupplying centers, this would be amazing.
Aaron O'Leary
Exciting business model, especially now that companies such as Unilever, Pepsi and more are on board with this, only thing that could disrupt it, is timing, it would need to be efficient, but I'm excited to give it a try!
Alex Abdo
I love this! Great idea and move towards less waste. I could easily see this having some kind of discount for reusing the same containers (à la Starbucks and the discount for bring-your-own cup)
Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Oh wow, that's where my roommate works – I had no idea they were launching on Product Hunt today. This is such a great product, backed by a passionate team that really cares about reducing our usage of single-use plastic and protecting our planet.
Eduard Cristea
Hey guys! Absolutely amazing concept! Would totally use it! When are you guys planning to come in United Kingdom! Good luck!
Daylen Sawchuk
@rogentleman They have a deal with Tesco, so I'm guessing that as long as the pilot projects in Paris and New York go as planned, it will launch in late 2019.
cacarr
Tokyo is a pilot city? Nope, not going to work there, I don't think -- not among Japanese people anyhow. Maybe US and Euro expats. The Japanese have some ingenious packaging, e.g., convenience store sushi wrapped in such a way that the seaweed never touches the rice until you pull the packaging apart. And they have individually wrapped fruit, and that sort of thing. Packaging is an integral part of the merchandising. And they already recycle all of their beverage containers, which are all standardized, including the plastic labels.
Daylen Sawchuk
@cacarr No, the two initial pilot cities are Paris and New York
cacarr
@askdaylen - Ah, Tokyo and San Francisco in 2020. I don't see it working with Japanese culture.
MarcAndre
Great initiative ! Impressive partners list !! Hopefully you will land in Canada soon ! 😃
Daylen Sawchuk
@m_andrecote Yes, late 2019 if everything works in Paris and New York
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