Munich Startup
hey circle GmbH

hey circle GmbH

hey circle is revolutionizing e-commerce with its sustainable reusable shipping solutions. The cool boxes and bags made from recyclable material are lightweight, robust, foldable, and designed for at least 50 cycles. The result: 9...

Founded2026
Business ModelOther
IndustryLogistics
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About hey circle GmbH

hey circle is revolutionizing e-commerce with its sustainable reusable shipping solutions. The cool boxes and bags made from recyclable material are lightweight, robust, foldable, and designed for at least 50 cycles. The result: 94% less waste and 76% less CO₂ emissions compared to single-use cardboard boxes. This was determined by the independent environmental consultancy Ökopol. With eight different sizes for its shipping boxes and bags, hey circle already meets the requirements of online retailers, consumers, and logistics companies – as the only company on the market. The patented folding technology ensures efficient empty returns, features such as seals, tamper seals, and carry straps provide theft protection and reduce the need for packaging material. Our technology solution also enables easy IT integration into the online shop and creates a strong incentive for returns through a downstream deposit system to maximize cycles. We have been on the market since May 2022 and 25 customers are already using hey circle in their B2C and B2B shipping as well as in their intralogistics.

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