Change(K)now! – A mindset change from single-use to circular or multiple-use of food delivery systems in cities of the BSR
Change(K)now!
Copenhagen – City system
30 October 2025
In collaboration with the Change(K)now! project partner Municipality of Copenhagen, the city of Copenhagen aimed to promote the adoption of reusable beverage and food packaging by facilitating a city-wide system with return machines in public spaces.
System tested:
- Digital deposit system for reusable cups, bowls and trays (more info here)
When:
- From September 2025
Aim:
- To set-up of new system in public as long process.
Results:
- 38 return points in the inner city (NewLoop)
- Positive trend in usage rate, return rate and rate of sorted out items
- Overall, system in early implementation phase with limited volume
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Project typeCore Project
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ImplementationNovember 2023 - October 2026
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StatusOngoing
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Contribution to EUSBSRPolicy Area Innovation
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Target groups
- Business support organisation
- Interest group
- Local public authority
- Regional public authority
- Small and medium enterprise
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