RePlay returnable container trial
Available at New World Birkenhead & Hobsonville.
Join us in making the shift to RePlay a returnable container system by Bonson, that lets you enjoy good food without the single-use packaging.
It supports the shift to a circular economy by replacing single-use containers with durable ones that can be borrowed, returned, and reused.
RePlay Trials are shifting away from customers using the tap to borrow device to borrow a container.
Instead, customers will be asked to return the containers, without an incentive or penalty for non-return.
The deli team will scan the containers in advance, fill them with food every time a customer orders them, and collect the returns from the smart bin to wash and reuse.
We are still tracking the containers to ensure we measure the rate of returns. This will give us the metrics for how much environmental and economic benefit there is from the returned containers versus single-use.
Why?
Every returned container means less single-use plastic entering our environment*.
How it works?
Enjoy: Choose your deli food and receive it in a RePlay reusable container
Return: Remove the price label, then rinse and return the container to the RePlay smart bin.
RePlay: By bringing your container back, we can keep them circulating.
FAQs
RePlay containers are available at New World Birkenhead and New World Hobsonville and can be returned to smart bins located at the same store.
Absolutely. Returned containers and lids go through a rigorous commercial wash and sterilisation process to ensure they're completely safe and hygienic for the next use.
Once you've enjoyed your meal, simply remove the label and give the container a quick rinse. Place it in your reusable shopping bag so it's easy to bring back with you, just make sure to return it within four weeks.
If you damage the container so it can no longer be reused Place the tub in your recycling bin as it is plastic #5 and pop the lid in the Caps & Lids collection box at NW Birkenhead foyer.
If you’ve lost your lid, you can still return the container base Return any lids you find later to the smart bin with your next container.
Yes, RePlay containers come in three sizes – small, medium, and large – to fit your needs.
Simply rinse the container and lid, and bring them back to any participating NW Birkenhead Scan the QR code on the base of the container at the RePlay smart bin to register the return. That’s it!
Each container is individually logged in the system, so be sure to scan every QR code individually to confirm return.
If the QR code doesn’t scan, ask a team member for help. Your return can still be registered manually.
If the container is not returned it will show in our data and reports as a non-returned -single use container.
We ask that you rinse the container and lid before returning it. All containers and lids are then professionally washed and sterilised at the supermarket before being reused.
No, app and registration is needed. It’s simple and hassle free..
Find out more about RePlay Returnables here.
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