Dispatch Goods

Ah, the milkman. A common character trope of the early 20th century that many associate with packaging reuse. Throughout our years of collecting packaging, a few have commented to us: “Hey! You are like the modern-day milkman!” This is a good analogy in our minds.??? For our latest blog post, we give a high-level overview of why the milkman model, or packaging reuse, went away in the first place, and how it is coming back. Bringing back the milkman model not only cuts down on carbon emissions and plastic waste, but it also saves businesses on packaging costs. It’s a win-win all around. Spread the word. And check out the blog post here --> https://lnkd.in/gVfFJ6JW

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#ClimateWeekNYC is next week, Sept. 22 - 29! We are thrilled to be co-hosting an event with Planet FWD and CookUnity on Tuesday, 9/24, consisting of two panels discussing the role of food in the climate crisis. In the second panel, Lindsey Hoell and CookUnity's Director of Sustainability & Standards María Bengochea will answer questions on implementing a packaging reuse system and the challenges that they faced. Interested in attending the event? Join the list here --> https://lnkd.in/e-KeXMCs We hope to see you there!

Earlier this year we partnered with Mealogic to help them switch to a reusable bag system. Jared Crabtree, the Director of Supply Chain and Packaging Operations, was kind enough to do a Q&A with us on the transition. We asked him how switching to reusable bags has positively impacted the business and their customer experience. Here's his response: "Switching to reusable?bags has helped us simplify our packaging supply chain and improved our bottom line.?We have less vendors and place fewer orders due to the reused product coming back from Dispatch Goods.?Our customers are pleased with less packaging filling their trash and recycling." Check out the Q&A here --> https://lnkd.in/gE2iJdur #circulareconomy #circularpackaging #startup

We LOVE this article by Amanda Schupak about the facade that is "reusable" tote bags --> https://lnkd.in/evWBXXgs Labeling items as "reusable" is a new form of greenwashing - it isn't "reusable" unless you actually REUSE it! We are powering the actual reuse of tote bags for companies like CookUnity, Thistle and Vegetable + Butcher, saving millions of them from ending up in the waste stream. It feels good to not be contributing to the problem and actually providing an effective solution. ?? ??

Introducing Lindsey Hoell! Dispatch Goods is disrupting the perishable supply chain by enabling circularity, visibility, and efficiency into cold chain logistics. By enabling "milkman models" for home deliveries, Dispatch?Goods offers cost reduction to businesses by reducing the purchase of new goods and materials, increases consumer delight, and?creates a more circular and sustainable supply chain. Lindsey Hoell, Founder and CEO, has a deep commitment to solving the global waste crisis. Her passion for environmental sustainability was ignited through her experiences near coastal areas, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of trash washing up on shorelines.?Under her leadership, Dispatch Goods is creating a platform that makes reuse plug and play for businesses, helping to significantly reduce waste in the food industry. Dispatch Goods is at the forefront of transforming the food packaging industry with its commitment to reusability and sustainability. By integrating reusable packaging into the food delivery and take-out industry, Dispatch Goods is paving the way for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

I am so proud of the amazing Bread and Butter Ventures portfolio and family. Honored, humbled, and fired up to work with them everyday as they drive to transform the future of the food system, democratize access to quality healthcare for all, and transform the future of work and the supply chains that power our economies. Our latest video features a few of the faces and amazing missions within the portfolio: Senan Ebrahim, MD, PhD of Delfina Lorraine Ma of Whitebalance Aneesh Dhawan of Knit Daniel White of Clean Crop Technologies, Inc. Lindsey Hoell of Dispatch Goods Yu Sunny Han of Fulcrum Stephanie Rich Brianna Sharp Brett Brohl Special thanks Jon Reynolds for your always amazing work on the video! LINK TO VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/g6Ns7vc8

Cold chain logistics, or temperature-controlled shipping, is on the rise. From groceries to frozen meals to medications (including popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic), more and more consumers are opting for the convenience of home delivery. And while this may seem like an attractive option, cold chain unfortunately comes with its fair share of implications. Read more about the effects of cold chain logistics in our blog post here --> https://lnkd.in/gWzCn6ZV One implication is the increase of packaging waste like ice packs and insulation. Our favorite solution? Circular packaging, of course! Get started in implementing a circular packaging solution and reach out to us: https://lnkd.in/gHJsiX9u #coldchain #savetheearth #plasticfree #circularpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #reuse #plasticfreejuly

In December 2022, our team made the decision to put our restaurant takeaway container service on hold to focus on other parts of our business. It was an extremely difficult decision, and one that our CEO Lindsey Hoell did not take lightly. And the big question, of course, is why? Why would we choose to stop our reusable takeaway container service when it was the very idea that brought Dispatch to life? We wanted to be transparent, so our latest blog explains all the reasons we chose to part ways with restaurants. You can read the blog post here ---> https://lnkd.in/g4EYC3D6 And while it is bittersweet, we are so proud of what we have accomplished: we have diverted 5.76 million items from the waste stream to date, and we will continue on our mission to make the biggest environmental impact possible. ?? EDIT: I'm getting personal DMs, and to clarify, Dispatch Goods is alive and growing quickly! Just not with restaurants ;) #plasticfreejuly #startup #plasticfree #savetheearth #saveouroceans