December 8, 2023

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Tackling plastic waste with a digital platform, reusable packaging and a home refill service

A Norwegian company has developed one way to reduce the amount of single-use plastics in our waste stream. På(fyll) lets you order everyday cleaning and personal care products, then the company delivers those products directly to your home in containers that can be used over and over again. When you need a refill they pick up the containers, clean them, refill, and deliver again.

Designed by Swedish design firm Form Us With Love, designwanted reports that ""the primary challenge revolved around crafting a robust and adaptable container capable of accommodating products from various brands, including liquids of varying viscosities, in a manner that was convenient to use, store, and pour.

""The design process found inspiration in existing solutions such as jerrycans, stackable objects resembling bricks, and user-friendly design principles akin to book spines. The container’s design was thoughtfully tailored to meet the requirements of users, transportation companies, and the company responsible for the cleaning and refilling of the containers.""

Article: På(fyll) is a Circular Service Designed to Offer Refillable Containers

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