One meal at a time, Toronto-based Inwit is making takeout apps more sustainable with a zero-waste model. This zero-waste takeout app supplies reusable stainless steel containers and they are equipped with NFC tags for the purpose of verifying when containers are borrowed, then returned. Inwit says, "When you return a borrowed container to any participating restaurant location, it will be scanned back into our system and your account will be updated within 24 hours."
Currently, this service is only available to customers who pick up their order in person, although Inwit sees the potential to explore sustainable and fair delivery in the future. In Toronto, customers can enjoy meals from participating restaurants like Mugi, The Ace and Café Tibet, all the while reducing their household waste.
Zero-Waste Takeout Apps
Inwit Minimizes Waste with NFC-Equipped Containers
Trend Themes
1. Zero-waste Takeout - Inwit's model of providing reusable containers and tracking their return is an innovative solution towards eliminating single-use takeout packaging.
2. Nfc-enabled Containers - Equipping containers with NFC tags is a trend for tracking purposes that also holds potential value for other industries, such as logistics and transportation.
3. Sustainability in the Food Industry - As Inwit's model gains popularity, we can expect more restaurants to adopt sustainable packaging measures and promote environmental responsibility in the food industry.
Industry Implications
1. Food Delivery - Inwit's model could disrupt the food delivery industry as more customers become accustomed to reusable containers and demand eco-friendly options from their favorite restaurants and food delivery services.
2. Packaging - As the world shifts towards becoming more sustainable, the packaging industry can expect to see growth in innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions that can be reused or recycled.
3. Logistics and Transportation - The trend of incorporating NFC tags into containers can also bring disruptive innovation opportunities for tracking and optimization in logistics and transportation industries.