Reusable deposit system
Use our interfaces to reusable system providers or integrate your own deposit system for the gastronomy directly into our software.
Sustainable delivery
From 2023, the reusable obligation applies in Germany! Offer customers the possibility to order food in reusable packaging.
Lower costs
Save packaging costs by offering customers a smart deposit system with reusable items in the restaurant and online.
Attract new customers
New customers can find your store via the app of our reusable system partners. Just use our interfaces for this purpose.
Connect reusable system providers
- Webshop & app Interface to reusable systems, such as Vytal or Relovo
- Orders for pick-up or delivery in reusable boxes
- Individual definition of reusable articles in the SIDES admin
- Convenient customer experience thanks to direct redirection to the provider in online checkout
Integrate your own deposit system
- Purchase of own reusable items, such as reusable bowls or cutlery
- Independent printing of QR codes on reusable items
- Definition of articles with individual deposit value in the admin
- Automatic update of the inventory in the enterprise resource planning
Use
interfaces
Integrate reusable system providers of your choice into the SIDES software and offer your customers delivery in reusable packaging.
Create
articles
Easily create individual return items, such as reusable cutlery or reusable containers, in the SIDES admin.
Set deposit
value
For each return item you can define an individual deposit value that customers have to pay when ordering.
Scan
QR codes
Simply scan the QR code on the reusable item when you pick it up to update the data in the deposit system.
Connect to merchandise management
Thanks to seamless integration into the software, own reusable items are automatically updated in the merchandise management system.
Intuitive
operation
The reusable deposit system for the gastronomy is easy to understand and can be set up with just a few clicks.
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FAQ
The obligation to use reusable containers in Germany applies from 01.01.2023. With the introduction of the obligation, all gastronomy businesses must offer reusable packaging for collection and delivery. However, customers are free to choose whether they want to use them or not. The aim of introducing reusable systems is to stem the flood of packaging in the to-go sector, which increased once again, particularly during the corona pandemic.
The SIDES interface to reusable system partners connects providers of reusable packaging, such as Relovo or the Vytal reusable system, with your SIDES gastronomy admin. Your guests can choose a reusable system packaging online in your webshop or app at checkout. Customers need an account with a reusable system provider of their choice. During online checkout, customers must enter a token that is generated via the reusable system provider app. Reusable items – such as cutlery, containers or packaging – are borrowed from the reusable system provider and regularly replaced. Customers only incur costs if borrowed items are not returned.
The reusable deposit system will be mandatory in Germany from 2023. So it makes sense to set up your own reusable deposit system with your own reusable items and individual deposit prices. This will save you time and money! In the SIDES admin, you define the deposit for each reusable container or cutlery. In merchandise management, returned reusable items are scanned and updated using a QR code. This means that you always have an overview and manage deposit prices in the reusable system yourself. This makes you less dependent on third-party providers and saves you the effort of returning returnable containers.
To set up your own reusable deposit system for the gastronomy, you create reusable containers in the admin – just like for your food and beverages. Decide for yourself which deposit you want to charge per reusable container.
As versatile - as you are!
The reusable deposit system with interface to reusable system providers, such as Vytal & Relovo.
We offer you a simple interface to reusable system providers to offer your guests reusable containers at any time when delivering or picking up food, without having to invest much. Or you can integrate your own reusable system for gastronomy with your own containers, which you simply create in the SIDES admin.
SIDES interface to reusable systems like Vytal
The SIDES interface can be easily integrated into the admin and gives you the possibility to offer your guests food and drinks in reusable containers. Third-party providers such as Vytal, Relovo and Rezzeat provide you with their reusable deposit system for a fee. Customers can order directly via your restaurant webshop or app. At the online checkout, they can select the reusable packaging of a provider and have their order delivered in a reusable container. For this, your customers also need an account with the corresponding reusable system provider.
Because the terms of returnable systems for foodservice vary by provider, you should find out what is required to get started. Some providers only require a one-time setup fee, while others have monthly pricing. It’s often the case that you borrow the reusable containers, and exchange them regularly cleaned, so wear and tear isn’t as high.
Your advantages at a glance:
Sustainable delivery
Attracting new customers via the partners‘ app
Easy set up and handling
SIDES reusable deposit system for own packaging
Of course, you can also set up your own reusable deposit system to save costs and time in the long run. In the SIDES admin, you create your own containers with QR code directly in the admin, and decide for yourself how high the deposit price per piece is. Disposable packaging, such as pizza boxes, are also created under recipe in the admin and provided with 0,00 € deposit.
With the simple integration to merchandise management, reusable containers are scanned via QR code when they are returned to you. This means you can always see what stock of reusable system containers, cutlery and cups is currently available. This gives you an overview and saves you valuable time that you would otherwise need to return reusable system items to third-party suppliers.
Your advantages at a glance:
Lower costs
Overview of the reusable deposit system
Sustainable delivery