Panter offers a smart circular solution for takeaway food and drinks by replacing single-use packaging with reusable alternatives. The system is digital, easy to use, and designed to reduce waste and environmental impact. By borrowing and returning packaging through a network of connected locations, users contribute to a more sustainable consumption model. The service is free if the packaging is returned on time, making it both environmentally and economically attractive. Panter is a market leader in Sweden, with over 1,000 connected restaurants and stores nationwide.

REUSE – reusable packaging

• What it is:
  A system of reusable cups, bowls, and food containers that replace disposable takeaway packaging. These items are durable and can be reused many times. The system has a return rate of over 99%, ensuring efficient circulation of packaging.
• How it works:
  Users download the PANTER app, borrow packaging by scanning a QR code, and return it within one month at any connected location. The packaging is then cleaned and reused.
• Purpose:
  To reduce waste, littering, and climate impact caused by single-use packaging, which is one of the most common types of waste in Sweden.

Target group for this tool:

Panter is offered as a software service through a fixed monthly fee, in collaboration with Tingstad and Picadeli, who provide reusable packaging as a service

• Café and restaurant owners
• Grocery stores and convenience shops
• Businesses serving takeaway food and beverages
• Event organizers and workplaces

Further information:

• The system is app-based and requires user registration and a smartphone.
• Packaging includes QR codes for tracking loans and returns.
• Free to use if returned on time; fees may apply if not returned.
• The system has a return rate of over 99%, ensuring efficient circulation of packaging.
• Available nationwide across restaurants, cafés, retail stores, and events.
• Businesses get support such as packaging supply, reporting tools, and compliance help with regulations.

Results:

• Significant potential to reduce billions of disposable packages used annually in Sweden.
• Helps businesses comply with new legislation requiring reusable packaging options.
• Contributes to reduced littering and lower environmental impact