Takeout and delivery in reusable containers you can return at your door.

Business Profile

PRODUCT OFFERING: Food service operators can participate in Deliver Zero’s shared network of reusable packaging; businesses can also track their own reusable packaging using their software solution. DeliverZero integrates directly with restaurant POS systems and ordering apps. Their neutral network of returnable reusable containers make it easy for customers to order their food in reusable packaging that gets returned back into the system, reducing emissions and waste.

DeliverZero integrates with Toast, DoorDash, Uber Eats Otter, ChowNow, and Itsacheckmate, with more integrations coming soon.

MATERIAL TYPE: Polypropylene

BUSINESS MODEL: Per use cost paid by business; some businesses also charge customers a small order level fee

AVAILABLE SIZES: 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, 48 oz

WHERE IT WORKS: Restaurants, offices, grocery stores, cafes, meal kit deliveries

BUSINESS TYPES USING THIS SERVICE: Any variety of food service business

COST TO BUSINESS: A per-usage fee ranging from $0.07-.50

COST TO CUSTOMER: $0-$1.19 per order

OPTIONS FOR RETURNING CONTAINERS: Scheduled return, return to courier, return in-person at drop point

AVERAGE RETURN RATE: 98.3%

USER INTERFACE: Users do not have to download the app or visit the website in order to use the Deliver Zero system. Deliver Zero is able to track the packaging without the customer having to take additional action. If customers do log into their account via or app or website, they can see their entire usage history, impact (broken down in terms of water, waste, and emissions avoided), rewards points, and easy return options (such as scheduling a pickup)

WARE WASHING: Trusted third-party dishwashing facilities

ENABLING TECHNOLOGY: Integrations and machine learning; the system is compatible with QR codes, RFID, and NFC, but not reliant on them.

SERVICE AREA: New York, New Jersey, Colorado, California

COUNTRY: United States