EcoBox InPost

EcoBox InPost is a concept of eco-friendly reusable packaging and the first recirculation system for e-shops in Poland. Thanks to the reuse of the EcoBox, we can together reduce the number of discarded boxes by as much as an order of magnitude, thus significantly reducing the amount of waste. All thanks to the increased scale of closed circulation of packaging. Due to the innovative nature of the product, a pilot program will be conducted in the first stage, which will be the basis for the ongoing optimisation of the service.

When shopping in an on-line store (at the initial stage, the service will only be available in the MODIVO on-line store), choose InPost Parcel Locker + EcoBox as the delivery method in the cart. The products you ordered will be delivered to you in an EcoBox. Pick up the shipment from the Parcel Locker and, after taking the products out, do not throw away the packaging, but instead fold the EcoBox and return it for reuse. Just take it to any Parcel Locker so that someone else can use it for their on-line shopping. Each EcoBox is labelled with a special internal label with a barcode which – after you scan it in the Parcel Locker's scanner – will allow you to return it free of charge. This label is only visible when the box is folded into an envelope-like shape. When returning the empty box, there is no need to stick any additional shipping labels on it or peel off the old ones. The cleaning process is the next stage of the EcoBox's journey and will be carried out professionally to extend the life of the packaging.

Do you want to return the goods to the on-line store?

Be sure to use the EcoBox and follow the return policy of the selected online store. Before shipping, secure the EcoBox with stickers that you will find inside the packaging. Stick them in the same places where the stickers originally used to secure the package were placed. This will ensure adequate protection of the shipment in transport. There is no need to use additional tape or write anything on the carton. If you have an additional shipping label to use for your return shipment, stick it over the old shipping label used when you received your order. Do not tear off any old labels from the EcoBox to minimize the risk of premature destruction of the packaging.

EcoBox was created to help the planet. The growing popularity of on-line purchases contributes to an increase in the number of packages and, consequently, packaging waste. Year by year, we can observe how fast the e-commerce industry is developing, what its current scale is, and what its scale will be in the future. It should be the environmental responsibility of companies to take action about this issue. That is why, in order to protect the environment and reduce the amount of packaging waste, InPost responds to the need to create conditions for full recycling of packaging and its repeated use, creating the first secondary packaging circulation system in Poland. Thanks to re-using the EcoBox, we can collectively reduce the amount of cardboard in circulation by a much as an order of magnitude, thus significantly cutting down on waste.

EcoBox is made of eco-friendly cardboard that is fully recyclable. It is FSC® certified, which proves that certified raw materials were used in its production process. The programme will be based on the principles of sustainable development, responsible forest management practices, and principles allowing for the tracing of trade in and production of wood products from certified forests.

InPost's EcoBox should be folded to be more environmentally friendly - in order to save space in transport to the store and thus save CO2 emissions. This will allow us to transport more packages at once. In addition, only after the EcoBox has been folded into the envelope-like shape, will a dedicated return label appear on top of it, which will be necessary to return the EcoBox in the Parcel Locker free of charge. Only after scanning it in the device, will a locker automatically open that you can place the EcoBox in. The folding instructions can be found on the inside of the EcoBox.

Open the top flap of the carton, then fold flat the shorter sides of the carton inward and place the bottom flap of the carton on the previously folded parts. Take the folded pieces, place them on the top flap of the carton, and fasten the protruding piece with Velcro to get a shape resembling an envelope. See for yourself how easy it is:)