Smart savings on packaging and tableware

Without surprises

Disposables seem cheap. You pay a few cents per item, so the bill isn't too bad. But you pay that bill again every month. And waste disposal costs are added on top of that.

Reusable turns that equation around. You invest once and use hundreds of times. We calculate the difference between disposable and reusable with your volumes. It's simple, so you can immediately see how much you can save.

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From January 2024, it will be forbidden to serve disposable cups or containers containing plastic at locations where you can eat on-site.
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Recognizable in your situation?

Treasurers, canteen managers, and buyers almost always encounter the same issues. Do you recognize any of these? Then you've come to the right place.

  • Your purchase price per item seems low, but you reorder every month.
  • Your waste costs are increasing, and nobody includes them in the comparison.
  • Your board wants to see a return on investment, not good intentions.
  • You fear that cups will disappear and that you will have to invest again.
  • You don't have room for one large investment in the current year.
  • You don't know the real costs of cleaning and return logistics.

For each of these points, there is a route that fits your budget.

Where your savings come from

Your savings come from three areas. You purchase less, you waste less, and you pay less for waste processing. These three items together determine your actual cost per food or drink item.

With disposables, this cost accrues every month. Reusable tableware is a one-time purchase, spreading the cost over hundreds of uses. We take care of cleaning and logistics through our comprehensive service, giving you one predictable rate instead of three separate bills.

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This is how you keep the investment small

You don't have to convert your entire location at once. Start with one dispensing point or one canteen. Does the setup work? Then scale up with the savings you've already made.

This way, you start saving without investment. Renting offers a second route. For an event or a trial period, you pay per use.

With a deposit system or a sponsor logo on the cup, the system pays for itself.

Office and corporate catering

At the office, hundreds of cups are used per employee per year. This expense disappears completely as soon as you switch to reusable options. An additional benefit: your residual waste shrinks, which lowers your disposal costs.

Catering & Takeaway

Every order in disposables costs you packaging material again. With returnable packaging, you pay those costs once. Your customer returns it, we wash it, and the container goes out again.

Sports Clubs and Canteens

At a club, every euro counts for the treasury. With a deposit on the cup, almost every one comes back to the bar. Do you sell the printing to a local sponsor? Then they pay for the cups and the club keeps the proceeds.

Events and festivals

For a one-off event, you don't have to buy anything. You rent cups, glasses and trays for the duration of your event. With a deposit, you keep the return rate high and your losses low.

This is how it works in practice

Saving starts with understanding, not with a deal. We tackle it in four steps.
Step 1
Inventory
Step 2
Recalculate
Step 3
Start small
Step 4
Scaling up
Step 1
Inventory

Inventorying

We list your current procurement, consumption, and waste costs. This includes items that often remain out of sight, such as disposal and storage.

Step 2
Recalculate

Calculate through

You will receive a comparison of disposable and reusable products using your own figures. This will show you your cost per use and your payback period.

Step 3
Start small

Starting small

We start at one location or with one distribution point. This way, you can test the setup without allocating a large budget.

Step 4
Scaling up

Scale up

Does the trial deliver what you expected? Then we will roll out, using the savings as funding. This way, the risk remains small and the profit visible.

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Figures with which you justify your budget

A budget doesn't ask for assumptions, but for numbers. With CirculSmart, every item gets a digital identity via QR code or RFID tag. This allows you to see exactly what goes out and what comes back in.

From this data, your real cost price per use is derived. You also see your losses per location, so you adjust where it is really needed. You use these figures in your budget and your annual accounts. This way, you see exactly what reusability yields you.

The result differs per location, as the setup and usage determine the return rate. That's why we report what actually happens, and not what is theoretically possible.

Sustainable impact you can prove.

Do the cost check

Do you want to know if savings are feasible within a minute? Go through these five questions. Every "no" immediately presents you with a savings opportunity.

  • Do you know how much you spend annually on disposable packaging?
  • Do you include your waste costs in that comparison?
  • Do you know your cost per drink or per meal?
  • Do you have insight into your loss and your return rate?
  • Are you already using deposits or sponsorship to cover costs?

Two or more "no" answers? Then a twenty-minute conversation is worthwhile. We will calculate the savings for your locations, including your annual savings.

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Why treasurers and buyers count on us

Circulware builds on thirty years of experience from Haval. We design and produce locally in Gemert, so the chain is short and the price predictable. Your rate does not include import margins or intermediaries.

Our reusable tableware lasts for hundreds of washes and is made from 100% polypropylene. We take back worn-out items as raw material for new ones. This way, the material retains value until the end, as you can read about in the second life of our tableware.

This is how we give our products a second life

Fully customizable

At Circulware, sustainable reuse and a strong brand identity go hand in hand. Our incredibly strong, circular packaging and tableware are designed to last for hundreds of uses. This makes it even more important that they perfectly match your corporate identity. Whether you choose a striking custom color, a razor-sharp logo, or a premium 360-degree look, we ensure that your organization is tastefully in the spotlight during every eating and drinking occasion.

Curious how we can give your circular ambitions a unique look? Discover our four personalization methods below:

Unique Circulware Colors

Make your brand instantly stand out. With our diverse color range, you can always choose the shade that perfectly matches your corporate identity. This way, you can easily create a recognizable, attractive look at any event or in the company canteen. What's your style?

In-Mold Labeling (IML)

Do you really want to go all out with a premium look? With In-Mould Labeling, we fuse the design and the packaging into one super-strong whole. The result is a stunning, photorealistic 360-degree print that survives hundreds of washes with a brilliant shine. Now that's tasteful presentation.

Printing

Fast, precise, and effective. With our high-quality pad printing, we apply your logo or message with razor-sharp detail to any type of tableware and packaging. It's the ideal, cost-efficient way to subtly make your brand shine with every meal and drink.

Laser Engraving

Are you looking for a subtle, indestructible, and ultra-durable finish? Our precision lasers engrave your logo directly into the material. It won't wear off, never fades, and gives the tableware a stylish, matte texture. A super strong eye-catcher that perfectly aligns with your circular ambitions.

reviews

of our customers

“With CirculGlass from Circulware, we have found a sustainable solution that perfectly aligns with our ambitions. The excellent offering, the pleasant connection, and the professional collaboration make Circulware a valuable partner for us in achieving our sustainability goals.”
Dani Levy - APD-CUP Foundation
CirculGlass CG30
"Circulware has realized our ambitions to offer a sustainable and attractive alternative to traditional disposable cups. A product to be proud of!"
Sten Pijlman, Rotterdam Zoo
CirculCup CC200
"With the CirculCup with lid, we have taken a significant step towards a school without disposable coffee cups. Circulware stood out due to its extensive range, quick response, and the sending of samples."
Jeroen Koopmans - ArtEZ University of the Arts
CirculCup Sippy lid OC
"With the CirculCup, we at Graafschap College are taking a small step that contributes to a cleaner world. Thanks to the CirculCup, we no longer have to use disposable cups."
Frank Boerstal - Graafschap College
CirculCup CC300

Frequently Asked Questions about Costs and Savings

Reusable tableware costs more per item, but less per use. You buy once and use hundreds of times. This lowers your cost per drink.

Take the first step today

Want to know what saving can do for you? Fill in the form with your location and consumption. We will get back to you as soon as possible with a calculation example.