Sustainability is not just about replacing non-environmentally friendly products with something greener. Weitbrecht studied management science and information systems studies at TCD and went to work for EY as a data analyst. Having looked at the international experience of deposit/return in the retail food sector, Weitbrecht felt a similar system could work in Ireland. However, he hit a wall when he tried sourcing an Irish manufacturer for suitable containers as the costs were prohibitive. By contrast, Returnr’s shared products minimise waste and resources and bring a waste free solution to the takeaway/grab and go food industry.

Source: The Irish Times March 11, 2021 04:46 UTC