Support Reusabowl - Takeaway without waste

By Sarah Booher

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This campaign was successful and closed on 14/09/2019 at 12:00 PM.

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Support Reusabowl - Takeaway Without Waste

Project 2019-07-24 21:46:07 +1200

**STRETCH GOAL**
$12,000 means BOBBY GETS A BOWL CUT

A huge thank you to everyone who helped us meet our minimum target. We are thrilled! We only have a few more days left of our campaign and our co-founder Bobby just agreed that if we can reach our stretch goal of $12,000 - he'll get a BOWL CUT!!

The more we raise, the sooner we can make Reusabowl a reality (and see Bobby with a bowl) - so let's do it! Thank you so much for your support.

 

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Why we're here

 

What is Reusabowl?

Reusabowl is a reusable takeaway container service. 

 

No need to remember your own container. 

Now you’ll always have a waste-free option at the checkout.

 

How it works

Imagine you're ordering from your favourite takeaway shop. Instead of getting your meal in a throw-away container, now you can choose to borrow a reusable one. 

Eat and enjoy. Next time you’re out and about, simply return the container to any partner retailer or Reusabowl drop location.

We offer an easy option for food retailers and customers to reduce single-use waste. 

 

 

Our journey

Reusabowl was born at the Climathon NZ startup weekend and our team was accepted into the Zero Carbon Challenge accelerator programme in June 2019.

In July we ran our first test run at the Sunday Harbourside Market in Wellington using a reusable bowl prototype made from bamboo fibre. The four food vendors we approached happily stocked our bowls - one even gave a discount to customers to choose the reusable option!

We received resoundingly positive feedback from customers and together diverted stacks of waste in just a few hours.

 

 

Our goal is to replace all single-use with Reusabowls across our cities, in all shops, across Aotearoa.

Now we need your help to make it happen.

 

Our roadmap

We’re on the hunt to find or create the ideal container that suits all food types (sushi, curry, tacos, you name it). We also want to avoid introducing more plastic into the system so we’re investigating materials like bamboo fibre and rice husk for our containers. With your support we can finish development and produce a set of prototypes to start piloting the system.

 

Our pilot 

To ensure we create the easiest system for you, our users - we need to start testing it. 

We have two pilots planned to help us refine our model:

  • Markets - We’re partnering with the Wellington Sunday Harbourside Market to stock Reusabowl containers for a beta pilot.
  • Offices - We’re partnering with offices to lunch waste free. During a pilot in Te Aro, Reusabowls will be available at nearby partner retailers for employees to use. Offices will receive a custom drop bin in their lunchroom with pick-ups of used containers.

  

Your funds will help us to

  • Finish prototyping and produce our first set of takeaway containers
  • Test the model at scale during our pilot

 

 

With those learnings we can take the next step to bringing a reusable takeaway solution to Aotearoa! 

 

Nice to meet you

 

We are friends turned co-founders who were tired of seeing single-use packaging and plastic littering Aotearoa and washing up on beaches around the world. 

We believe reducing waste doesn’t mean you have to say no - it’s working together as a society to redesign our systems so we can make sustainable choices easy, universal and accessible, and live in harmony with the natural world.

Our small choices add up - if we act together we can make them count.

Thank you to our friends and family who support us and to everyone reading this who cares deeply about this beautiful country and wants to show that if we change our habits, we can change the world!

A huge thank you to Chris Callus for his videography and animation skills. And to the mentors of the Zero Carbon Challenge for their support throughout this process.

     

Follow us for updates & new reward announcements 

Facebook

Instagram

Sign up for our newsletter 

Or say [email protected] 

  

So tell me more about this container…  

Glad you asked! Reusabowl takeaway containers will be made out of a biodegradable polymer - we are currently testing bamboo fibre and rice husk. This type of material is durable, reusable and ultimately returns to the soil at the end of its life. Your PledgeMe support will enable us to bring our prototypes into production so we can start testing a reusable system and bring it to life.

 

We love FAQs  

 

Love to our amazing friends & sponsors (we couldn't do this without you!)

 

 

 

 

Comments

Updates 2

Bobby got the bowl!

14/09/2019 at 11:11 AM

Kia ora everyone,

We are overwhelmed by the response in the last few days of our PledgeMe. We hit our stretch goal of $12,000 - in fact we exceeded it!

Our campaign closes in less than 1 hour and we have nearly hit $13,000 thanks to you.

And that means… BOBBY GOT THE BOWL CUT!! Sarah had the honour of hairdresser and the fearless Bobby took the plunge when we hit the $12,000 mark on Thursday evening, to roaring applause. For friends and whānau who couldn’t be there in person, we streamed the entire thing on our Instagram stories @reusabowlnz. 

Thank you again for all your support over the past two months. We look forward to sending out rewards in the coming weeks, and for the next stage of Reusabowl.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend, and we'll be in touch soon.

xx Team Reusabowl

 

 

THANK YOU and update - Bobby needs a bowl cut!

11/09/2019 at 4:45 PM

Kia ora amazing Pledgers,

A huge thank you for supporting our campaign. **Phew wipes brow with a smile** It's been a busy six weeks and we're thrilled to have hit our minimum target (because of you!) 

We are entering the FINAL DAYS of the campaign. 

If we can make our stretch goal of $12,000 - our co-founder BOBBY IS GETTING A BOWL CUT!

The more we raise, the sooner we can make Reusabowl a reality. We still have a bunch of rewards left - like a $100 cafe voucher (for a $100 pledge!), planting trees, Reusa-fishie earrings, electric bike hires, surf and dance classes in Wellington, and more - so keep spreading the word if you're keen to see Bobby with a BOWL (we certainly are!!)

We cannot express how amazing it feels to know over 181 epic people in Aotearoa and abroad care about our team and our mission, and are acting to see sustainable change happen in the world - so thank you! 

Cheers, and we'll be in touch soon,
Bobby, Marine & Sarah

    Pledgers 225

    Rachel Harrison
    02/08/2019 at 5:11pm
    Jean Fleming
    02/08/2019 at 3:41pm

    "Great idea, but once you are underway, consider the same idea for buying fish, meat or other "wet" products at the supermarket - a supply of reusable, cleanable, sealable containers that can be borrowed and returned in the same way. No more cling film! Looking forward to seeing your idea grow and grow!"

    Sam Bazalo
    02/08/2019 at 12:58pm
    Meredith Clement
    02/08/2019 at 11:08am

    "Awesome idea guys, best of luck! I will be looking out for you around welly!"

    Emily Cave
    02/08/2019 at 11:03am

    "Such a good idea! Love love love to see this around Wellington"

    Rebecca Stewart
    02/08/2019 at 10:01am

    "Best of luck babes!"

    Ryan Carville
    02/08/2019 at 9:57am

    "Go team Reusabowl! Love your mahi and concept - cant wait to not use single use for my sushi! Also excited for my lunch with y'all ❤❤"

    Ted Dickie
    02/08/2019 at 8:32am

    "Onya Ricky Bobby"

    Lisa Cheney
    02/08/2019 at 7:16am
    Emma Haggas
    02/08/2019 at 2:57am

    "Amazing stuff Bobby. All the best guys!"

    Sophia Faure
    02/08/2019 at 1:59am
    Anna Kivi
    02/08/2019 at 12:03am

    "Fantastic initiative, team! I can't wait to use a Reusabowl."

    Jo MacDonald
    01/08/2019 at 9:00pm
    Tessa Lee
    01/08/2019 at 8:44pm
    Jo Bailey
    01/08/2019 at 8:22pm
    Kit
    01/08/2019 at 8:16pm

    "Good stuff Ricky!"

    Fraser McConnell
    01/08/2019 at 7:37pm

    "Amazing."

    Finn Lawrence
    01/08/2019 at 7:05pm
    Catarina Maria
    01/08/2019 at 6:59pm
    Tania Han
    01/08/2019 at 6:10pm

    "Awesome initiative, look forward to following your progress!"

    Heather Hudson
    01/08/2019 at 6:08pm

    "Thank you for what you are doing... Were all in this together! Heather Hudson Www.HealTheOcean.org Santa Barbara, California "

    Griff Bristed
    01/08/2019 at 5:54pm

    "Crushing it shlobadon milosalloyd!! 🌿🍃🍀"

    Rosemary Alden
    01/08/2019 at 3:06pm

    "Making the world a better place for us, all. Thank you."

    Jacqui Knight
    01/08/2019 at 3:04pm

    "Awesome idea. We need more people like you .Good luck."

    Hannah Lawrence
    01/08/2019 at 2:56pm
    Daisy Moore
    01/08/2019 at 2:51pm

    "I love what you're doing and cheering you on loudly!! "

    Sam Munckhof-Swain
    01/08/2019 at 2:28pm

    "Amazing initiative and innovation! Once you take over NZ, please bring this over to Canada and help us with our waste problem. Swaino "

    Charley Ogilvie-lee
    01/08/2019 at 2:17pm

    "Amazing idea."

    Alana
    01/08/2019 at 2:15pm
    Owain John
    01/08/2019 at 1:27pm

    "Chur bol!"

    Followers 2

    Followers of Support Reusabowl - Takeaway without waste

    Support Reusabowl - Takeaway Without Waste

    Project 2019-07-24 21:46:07 +1200

    **STRETCH GOAL**
    $12,000 means BOBBY GETS A BOWL CUT

    A huge thank you to everyone who helped us meet our minimum target. We are thrilled! We only have a few more days left of our campaign and our co-founder Bobby just agreed that if we can reach our stretch goal of $12,000 - he'll get a BOWL CUT!!

    The more we raise, the sooner we can make Reusabowl a reality (and see Bobby with a bowl) - so let's do it! Thank you so much for your support.

     

    ---

    Why we're here

     

    What is Reusabowl?

    Reusabowl is a reusable takeaway container service. 

     

    No need to remember your own container. 

    Now you’ll always have a waste-free option at the checkout.

     

    How it works

    Imagine you're ordering from your favourite takeaway shop. Instead of getting your meal in a throw-away container, now you can choose to borrow a reusable one. 

    Eat and enjoy. Next time you’re out and about, simply return the container to any partner retailer or Reusabowl drop location.

    We offer an easy option for food retailers and customers to reduce single-use waste. 

     

     

    Our journey

    Reusabowl was born at the Climathon NZ startup weekend and our team was accepted into the Zero Carbon Challenge accelerator programme in June 2019.

    In July we ran our first test run at the Sunday Harbourside Market in Wellington using a reusable bowl prototype made from bamboo fibre. The four food vendors we approached happily stocked our bowls - one even gave a discount to customers to choose the reusable option!

    We received resoundingly positive feedback from customers and together diverted stacks of waste in just a few hours.

     

     

    Our goal is to replace all single-use with Reusabowls across our cities, in all shops, across Aotearoa.

    Now we need your help to make it happen.

     

    Our roadmap

    We’re on the hunt to find or create the ideal container that suits all food types (sushi, curry, tacos, you name it). We also want to avoid introducing more plastic into the system so we’re investigating materials like bamboo fibre and rice husk for our containers. With your support we can finish development and produce a set of prototypes to start piloting the system.

     

    Our pilot 

    To ensure we create the easiest system for you, our users - we need to start testing it. 

    We have two pilots planned to help us refine our model:

    • Markets - We’re partnering with the Wellington Sunday Harbourside Market to stock Reusabowl containers for a beta pilot.
    • Offices - We’re partnering with offices to lunch waste free. During a pilot in Te Aro, Reusabowls will be available at nearby partner retailers for employees to use. Offices will receive a custom drop bin in their lunchroom with pick-ups of used containers.

      

    Your funds will help us to

    • Finish prototyping and produce our first set of takeaway containers
    • Test the model at scale during our pilot

     

     

    With those learnings we can take the next step to bringing a reusable takeaway solution to Aotearoa! 

     

    Nice to meet you

     

    We are friends turned co-founders who were tired of seeing single-use packaging and plastic littering Aotearoa and washing up on beaches around the world. 

    We believe reducing waste doesn’t mean you have to say no - it’s working together as a society to redesign our systems so we can make sustainable choices easy, universal and accessible, and live in harmony with the natural world.

    Our small choices add up - if we act together we can make them count.

    Thank you to our friends and family who support us and to everyone reading this who cares deeply about this beautiful country and wants to show that if we change our habits, we can change the world!

    A huge thank you to Chris Callus for his videography and animation skills. And to the mentors of the Zero Carbon Challenge for their support throughout this process.

         

    Follow us for updates & new reward announcements 

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Sign up for our newsletter 

    Or say [email protected] 

      

    So tell me more about this container…  

    Glad you asked! Reusabowl takeaway containers will be made out of a biodegradable polymer - we are currently testing bamboo fibre and rice husk. This type of material is durable, reusable and ultimately returns to the soil at the end of its life. Your PledgeMe support will enable us to bring our prototypes into production so we can start testing a reusable system and bring it to life.

     

    We love FAQs  

     

    Love to our amazing friends & sponsors (we couldn't do this without you!)

     

     

     

     

    Comments

    Bobby got the bowl!

    14/09/2019 at 11:11 AM

    Kia ora everyone,

    We are overwhelmed by the response in the last few days of our PledgeMe. We hit our stretch goal of $12,000 - in fact we exceeded it!

    Our campaign closes in less than 1 hour and we have nearly hit $13,000 thanks to you.

    And that means… BOBBY GOT THE BOWL CUT!! Sarah had the honour of hairdresser and the fearless Bobby took the plunge when we hit the $12,000 mark on Thursday evening, to roaring applause. For friends and whānau who couldn’t be there in person, we streamed the entire thing on our Instagram stories @reusabowlnz. 

    Thank you again for all your support over the past two months. We look forward to sending out rewards in the coming weeks, and for the next stage of Reusabowl.

    Wishing you all a lovely weekend, and we'll be in touch soon.

    xx Team Reusabowl

     

     

    THANK YOU and update - Bobby needs a bowl cut!

    11/09/2019 at 4:45 PM

    Kia ora amazing Pledgers,

    A huge thank you for supporting our campaign. **Phew wipes brow with a smile** It's been a busy six weeks and we're thrilled to have hit our minimum target (because of you!) 

    We are entering the FINAL DAYS of the campaign. 

    If we can make our stretch goal of $12,000 - our co-founder BOBBY IS GETTING A BOWL CUT!

    The more we raise, the sooner we can make Reusabowl a reality. We still have a bunch of rewards left - like a $100 cafe voucher (for a $100 pledge!), planting trees, Reusa-fishie earrings, electric bike hires, surf and dance classes in Wellington, and more - so keep spreading the word if you're keen to see Bobby with a BOWL (we certainly are!!)

    We cannot express how amazing it feels to know over 181 epic people in Aotearoa and abroad care about our team and our mission, and are acting to see sustainable change happen in the world - so thank you! 

    Cheers, and we'll be in touch soon,
    Bobby, Marine & Sarah

      Rachel Harrison
      02/08/2019 at 5:11pm
      Jean Fleming
      02/08/2019 at 3:41pm

      "Great idea, but once you are underway, consider the same idea for buying fish, meat or other "wet" products at the supermarket - a supply of reusable, cleanable, sealable containers that can be borrowed and returned in the same way. No more cling film! Looking forward to seeing your idea grow and grow!"

      Sam Bazalo
      02/08/2019 at 12:58pm
      Meredith Clement
      02/08/2019 at 11:08am

      "Awesome idea guys, best of luck! I will be looking out for you around welly!"

      Emily Cave
      02/08/2019 at 11:03am

      "Such a good idea! Love love love to see this around Wellington"

      Rebecca Stewart
      02/08/2019 at 10:01am

      "Best of luck babes!"

      Ryan Carville
      02/08/2019 at 9:57am

      "Go team Reusabowl! Love your mahi and concept - cant wait to not use single use for my sushi! Also excited for my lunch with y'all ❤❤"

      Ted Dickie
      02/08/2019 at 8:32am

      "Onya Ricky Bobby"

      Lisa Cheney
      02/08/2019 at 7:16am
      Emma Haggas
      02/08/2019 at 2:57am

      "Amazing stuff Bobby. All the best guys!"

      Sophia Faure
      02/08/2019 at 1:59am
      Anna Kivi
      02/08/2019 at 12:03am

      "Fantastic initiative, team! I can't wait to use a Reusabowl."

      Jo MacDonald
      01/08/2019 at 9:00pm
      Tessa Lee
      01/08/2019 at 8:44pm
      Jo Bailey
      01/08/2019 at 8:22pm
      Kit
      01/08/2019 at 8:16pm

      "Good stuff Ricky!"

      Fraser McConnell
      01/08/2019 at 7:37pm

      "Amazing."

      Finn Lawrence
      01/08/2019 at 7:05pm
      Catarina Maria
      01/08/2019 at 6:59pm
      Tania Han
      01/08/2019 at 6:10pm

      "Awesome initiative, look forward to following your progress!"

      Heather Hudson
      01/08/2019 at 6:08pm

      "Thank you for what you are doing... Were all in this together! Heather Hudson Www.HealTheOcean.org Santa Barbara, California "

      Griff Bristed
      01/08/2019 at 5:54pm

      "Crushing it shlobadon milosalloyd!! 🌿🍃🍀"

      Rosemary Alden
      01/08/2019 at 3:06pm

      "Making the world a better place for us, all. Thank you."

      Jacqui Knight
      01/08/2019 at 3:04pm

      "Awesome idea. We need more people like you .Good luck."

      Hannah Lawrence
      01/08/2019 at 2:56pm
      Daisy Moore
      01/08/2019 at 2:51pm

      "I love what you're doing and cheering you on loudly!! "

      Sam Munckhof-Swain
      01/08/2019 at 2:28pm

      "Amazing initiative and innovation! Once you take over NZ, please bring this over to Canada and help us with our waste problem. Swaino "

      Charley Ogilvie-lee
      01/08/2019 at 2:17pm

      "Amazing idea."

      Alana
      01/08/2019 at 2:15pm
      Owain John
      01/08/2019 at 1:27pm

      "Chur bol!"

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