BOIDEL
The Bag as a Service Solution
The Deposit Bag That Closes the Loop
Say goodbye to the pile of bags at home — BOIDEL brings the proven deposit system to shopping bags. Pay a deposit, use the bag, return it on your next grocery run.
Circular economy that actually works.
Our Pilot Program
NEWS:
BOIDEL x Edeka Birol
Big change starts small — at EDEKA Birol, we’re testing just how easy sustainable shopping can be.
The goal:
Turn 30% of all carry bags into BOIDEL bags. Sounds small? It’s a big step for the planet — and proof that circular systems can work in supermarkets.
Pilot details:
- Target: 30% BOIDEL bag usage per month
- Duration: 12 months
- Launch: June 2025
We only learn sustainability together — one bag at a time.
The Problem
Delivery services make life easier — but you can’t bring your own bags.
So what happens to all those paper and plastic bags once your groceries arrive, and your favorite service offers no return system?Here’s the hard truth:
They end up in the trash — or piling up at home.
A throwaway culture that affects us all.
Recycling
“Recyclable” sounds great, right?
In reality, it's more complicated: most bags are “energetically recycled” — which is just a fancy way of saying burned for energy.
The catch?
The material is gone for good. One bag never becomes another — it just becomes heat.
That’s not circular. Not even close.
Materials
What happens when a bag breaks?
Anyone serious about sustainability needs to think about the end from the start.
That’s why BOIDEL bags are made from 100% recycled PET — a single-material plastic that can be recycled again and again.
Mixed-material bags? Impossible to recycle into new bags.
Many delivery services ignore this. We don’t.
The Future
Single-use or hardly-used reusable bags? That’s not a sustainable future. And it’s no longer just about the environment.
It’s about economics:
Mountains of waste cost money. Disposal costs money. Wasted materials cost money. And we all end up paying — whether we like it or not.
Smart businesses are rethinking — before they’re forced to.
The Solution
A cross-brand deposit system for shopping and delivery bags — all from one provider.
We handle deposit management, returns, cleaning, and digital tracking. You focus on your business. We make sure the bags stay in the loop.
This is what circularity should look like.
Bag Pooling & Logistics
We manage the bags for our partners. All made from mono-material rPET— produced in Europe.
The logistics?
We take care of it: collection, cleaning, redistribution — a working closed loop.
A complete package, from one source.
Cleaning
Literally greenwashing — in the best sense.
We clean every bag so it’s not just sustainable, but also hygienic when it returns to partners and customers.
Cleanliness is non-negotiable.
Sustainability, too.
Deposit System
Deposit without a system doesn’t work.
That’s why we’re building a dense network that makes bag deposits as normal as bottle deposits in Germany.
The more partners join, the easier it becomes for everyone.
The goal: bag deposits as a no-brainer — available and returnable everywhere.
A system that only works if we all join in.
our Mission
The next evolution of the shopping bag:
After paper bags, thin plastic bags, and mixed-material totes comes the BOIDEL deposit bag.
Our mission: bring all grocery retailers and food delivery services to one table.
One shared system for everyone — so sustainability finally works at scale.
Evolution, not revolution — one bag at a time.
Waste Prevention
Prevent waste before it exists. That’s what drives us.
Because let’s be honest — the throwaway mindset is something we simply can’t afford anymore.Every BOIDEL bag replaces hundreds of disposable ones.
Good for the planet and your wallet.
Savings
Resources are too valuable for incineration. While others rely on “energy recovery” (aka burning), we focus on reuse.
A BOIDEL bag lasts through at least 11 reuse cycles — roughly one year of service before it even needs to be recycled.
That means fewer raw materials, lower energy use, and more money saved.
Circular Economy
Reuse is good — but a true circular system is better. Anyone thinking through full lifecycle and economic sustainability must embrace circularity.
From production to many usage cycles to final recycling:
Every step is planned. Every euro invested with purpose.
Fit for the Future
Who would’ve thought bags could become a growth bottleneck? As delivery services scale, managing bags turns into a logistical headache.
With BOIDEL, businesses need fewer bags for more deliveries.
The result? Faster growth, more agility, and capacity for what really matters — your customers.
Stronger Together
Everyone for themselves? Or all together? We believe in collective strength for real impact. Sometimes, collaboration beats competition.
At BOIDEL, competitors become partners — because a nationwide deposit system only works if everyone joins in.
More impact, less cost — for everyone involved.
Let’s be honest
Hand on heart — who’s tired of drowning in bags at home?
And what business wants to keep paying for what will inevitably become waste?
The solution is obvious — or better yet, in your hands.
Together, we can shrink the mountain of waste — and save money while we’re at it.
How it works
The BOIDEL System: Simple. Scalable. Smart.
Designed for everyone — especially businesses.
Bag Pooling
We deliver, you use. That’s how easy our bag pooling works:
BOIDEL Bags:
They remain ours — you just pay the deposit.
No hassle, full flexibility.
Branded Bags:
Want your logo on the bag? Buy them from us.
The BOIDEL logo stays discreetly on the bottom — so customers and partners know the bag is part of the system.
Two options. One system.
Seamless Exchange & Cleaning
Exchange: Our partner collects used bags directly from your fulfillment centers — and drops off clean bags at the same time.
One visit, two tasks done.
Professional Cleaning:
At our Cleaning Hubs, all BOIDEL bags go through specialized washing machines and hygiene tunnels.
Clean in every sense — hygienic and environmentally friendly.
End-of-Life
What happens to damaged bags?
They get a second life — as new BOIDEL bags.
All bags that can no longer be used are returned to our partners and re-enter the material cycle.
Old BOIDEL bags become new BOIDEL bags.
That’s real circularity — not just a promise.
The end is just the beginning.
Bag Deposit
The deposit is the key: it motivates customers to return the bag — just like with bottle deposits in Germany.
Simple. Proven. It works.
The result:
Less waste for businesses and customers alike.
Everyone wins — the planet, your wallet, and your conscience.
Deposit Clearing
We handle deposit clearing
— the most complex part of the system.
Who gets how much back from whom? We manage that for all partners.
You focus on your business, we make sure the money flows correctly — across brands, transparently, and automatically.
Collaborations
Great customer experience only works when everyone plays along.
That’s why all BOIDEL partners accept all BOIDEL bags — no matter where they were picked up.
Want to return an EDEKA bag at REWE? No problem.
It’s that easy — and higher return rates are the result..
Meet BOIDEL
The team behind the bag evolution
We’re driven by one mission: to revolutionize reusable packaging. With expertise in sustainable product design and logistics, we’re turning a great idea into a working system.
The minds behind the loop.
Karolin Maiwald
Co-founder & COO
Julian Faust
Co-founder & CEO
Ksenia Komarova
Marketing
Alex Han
Engineer
Opinions that matter
In my opinion it is a big problem for delivery services – if not the biggest.
REWE Lieferservice
I've been waiting a long time for a solution like this. It shows how circularity can work — simply and without added costs.
Julia
BOIDEL in Numbers
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your FAQs
our answers
Still have questions?
Feel free to send us a postcard — emails work just as well!
Super simple:
You get a BOIDEL bag, use it for your shopping, and return it next time.
You’ll either get your deposit back or a fresh bag — whichever you prefer.
No big deal! The deposit just isn’t returned.
Happens to the best of us — and hey, now you’ve got a handy bag for home.
At any participating partner — just bring it along during your next shop or hand it over with your next order.
It doesn’t matter where you originally got it. Find partners
Every returned bag is thoroughly washed and disinfected before going back into circulation.
Hygiene is non-negotiable.
Just send us a quick email — we’ll get in touch.
It’s that easy to start your journey toward a circular future for bags.
Our BOIDEL bags are produced entirely in Europe — using materials from European suppliers.
Shorter supply chains mean lower CO₂ emissions and consistent high quality. Win-win!
Absolutely!
Your branding takes center stage — while the BOIDEL logo sits subtly on the bottom, so everyone knows:
this is a returnable deposit bag.
BOIDEL bags are built to last. Each one can be reused for up to a year (at least 11 cycles) before it’s recycled.
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