TEAM: MIB 1-8

BOXIFY

Executive summary

Excessive and improper disposal of packaging negatively impacts the environment in various ways, from when it is produced to when it is disposed of. High volumes of packaging production, excessive waste, and higher demands for transportation increase energy consumption, gas emissions, and pollution in various habitats due to excessive use of natural resources. As negative impacts on the environment increase, concerns surrounding environmental impact have also been increasing among individuals demanding more sustainable packaging solutions (1). According to The Buying Green Report 2022, 86% of individuals would be willing to pay more for sustainable packaging if given the option (14). One of the recurring concerns that customers face is waste management, something that Boxify is aiming to address. We want to empower customers to become more sustainable and companies to reduce their negative environmental impact. Individuals are also concerned about high-quality packaging and are price-sensitive (1). These are key drivers in their decision-making process about sustainable packaging. Boxify is looking to reduce waste and the costs involved with adopting sustainability while preserving quality.

To make that happen, Boxify will target e-commerce companies and environmentally conscious individuals. We will provide companies with a more sustainable and cost-effective service where they can reuse boxes for their products. We will also allow customers to return their boxes for repurposing, thus increasing their sustainability habits. This will be based on a pick-up and drop-off model, where customers can select their pick-up location for their boxes, and companies can specify the type and volume of boxes required along with the delivery time. This can be completed through an application that offers subscriptions, applicable collection fees, a detailed journey of each box, and educational content on what we do and why we do it. Boxify will collect the boxes to ensure high-quality standards and assess which ones are apt for reuse. The ones that do not meet those standards will be recycled - letting our customers know what happens to their boxes after pick-up. Boxify will also offer extensive customer support and stay engaged throughout the process for a more transparent approach to sustainability. Our unique policy sets us apart by providing a "Boxify Points" reward system. Whenever a customer returns a box for repurposing or a company chooses our service for their packaging needs, they earn points. These points can be redeemed for discounts on sustainable products, donated to environmental charities, or used to plant trees in deforested areas.

Boxify aims to reduce waste production created by deliveries and offers customers the opportunity to repurpose their boxes and give them a second life. Sustainable packaging is essential in our journey; we want to create an economically and environmentally sound future. We want our clients to feel encouraged to incorporate sustainability measures in their practices and experience a sense of belonging regarding sustainability. Boxify strives to humanize reusing and repurposing items one box at a time.