Uber Eats in France adopts Releaf Paper leaf-fibre packaging

FRANCE – Uber Eats has partnered with Releaf Paper to introduce eco-friendly food delivery bags made from fallen leaf fibers in France.

This collaboration is part of Uber’s global sustainability initiative, unveiled during the Uber Go Get Zero event in London.

The Paris Innovation Pilot, backed by nearly €1 million (US$1.09 million), will help local restaurants in Paris transition to sustainable packaging, including Releaf’s leaf-fiber paper bags.

This pilot is the first phase of Uber’s larger plan to transform food delivery and mobility services with environmentally friendly solutions.

Releaf Paper, known as the world’s first producer of pulp and paper from green waste, will supply its products through Uber Eats’ Green Packaging Marketplace.

This platform will enable Parisian restaurants to adopt greener practices, setting a precedent for similar initiatives worldwide.

The collaboration highlights the commitment of both companies to reducing environmental impact.

Locally produced in France, Releaf’s packaging offers a sustainable alternative to plastic, helping to lower carbon emissions.

Alexander Sobolenko, General Manager of Releaf Paper, expressed his excitement, “Our partnership on the Paris Innovation Pilot demonstrates the power of local solutions, like our paper bags made from fallen leaves, to make a global impact.

“By transforming urban waste into eco-friendly materials, we reduce deforestation and carbon emissions, paving the way for a sustainable future.”

Uber’s new sustainability measures, emphasized at the Go Get Zero event, reflect the company’s goal of achieving zero emissions by 2040.

The Paris Innovation Pilot is expected to serve as a model for future green initiatives, offering eco-friendly packaging, financial incentives, and resources for electric vehicles and other sustainable technologies.

In addition to these efforts, Uber Eats has been trialing reusable takeaway packaging to reduce single-use waste.

The trial allows consumers to opt for reusable containers featuring QR codes, which can be scanned to schedule collection within three weeks.

Couriers using electric vehicles or bikes pick up the rinsed containers from customers’ homes. This initiative is being tested in central London, with restaurants such as Ritto’s, The Pepper Tree, and Viet Quan participating.

Uber’s growing commitment to sustainability, as seen in its collaborations with Releaf Paper and reusable packaging trials, marks a significant step toward greener practices in the food delivery industry.

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