Shopping with Zero Waste Goals

Packaging industries as the largest converter of virgin plastics produce over 78 million metric tones of plastic packaging every year and there is an estimation that the amount will increase by 40% by 2030. Many of these packaging are only used once for food packaging, bags, etc. According to Ellen MacArthur Foundation study, “only about 14% of plastic packaging is recycled globally”. 

To tackle with packaging waste, The Balanced Exchange provides solutions:  

- Reusable packaging: reuse as a service. Pay for the use and not ownership

- Return logistic 

- Reward system

Modern Milkman-Style Deliveries: Doorstep deliveries are available to Denver County and the City of Aurora, CO. They will deliver by bike or public transportation whenever possible. After the order is submitted, they will pack and deliver it straight to the customer door within two business days. 

Container pickup: It is free and can be arranged via email. They will then text customers to confirm the timing of the pickup. They can also be dropped off anytime in Park Hill, Denver. Containers include product's tins as well as mason jars.​ After being returned, jars are sanitized between fills.

The cost of containers: It is included in the purchase price ($1.50), so there is no deposit to track. Upon returning empty jars, a discount code will be emailed to customers for $1.50 per jar to be used with any products in their next order. 

The Balanced Exchange enhance shift from our current linear system (take, make, waste) to a circular economy (designing waste out of the system).

Reduce Packaging through refilling 

Focus on Ingredients and their sourcing

Support Local Economy through reducing transportation costs and a lower carbon footprint