📦 GLS partners with hey circle
GLS Germany and hey circle have entered into a strategic partnership to promote reusable shipping solutions. GLS business customers will now learn about hey circle’s packaging, a green alternative to traditional cardboard boxes. This partnership is a major step toward reducing shipping waste and CO2 emissions across Germany.
💼 Tested and approved by GLS
Hey circle’s shipping boxes and bags have been thoroughly tested by GLS. The packaging meets the company’s strict requirements and works well in automated systems. According to GLS, these reusable products are just as easy to handle as traditional boxes. They are water-resistant, low-maintenance, and compatible with conveyor belts, making them an ideal sustainable solution for businesses.
🌍 Sustainability and savings
GLS customers will find switching to reusable packaging easy and affordable. Monthly rental costs for reusable boxes are comparable to the price of buying single-use cartons. This cost parity means companies can adopt hey circle’s products without additional financial burdens. With over 4.5 billion parcels shipped annually in Germany, reusable packaging could significantly reduce waste.
🛠 Eco-friendly future
Reusable packaging from hey circle can be reused up to 100 times and is recyclable at the end of its life. Ökopol, an independent consultancy, calculated that hey circle's boxes reduce CO2 emissions by up to 76% and waste by 94% after 50 uses. The cooperation between GLS and hey circle will help scale these solutions, with the potential to transform shipping practices across Germany.
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