Repack
Repack transforms local paper waste into compostable trays that replace plastic in fruit and vegetable packaging.
Year founded:
2024
Location:
Moldova
Sector:
Sustainable packaging
Stage:
Early stage
Problem
Each year, Moldova generates over 300,000 tonnes of paper waste and relies heavily on plastic packaging imports, which contribute to environmental degradation and rising plastic taxes.
Solution
Repack converts local waste paper into compostable, breathable, EU-compliant packaging in the fresh food sector through a closed-loop, solar-powered production process.
Impact
Repack’s solution replaces plastic trays with recyclable alternatives (up to 7 cycles), reducing both plastic and paper waste as well as CO2 emissions from packaging imports. While supporting local agriculture and creating jobs in green production, the packaging also extends product freshness by up to three days compared to plastic.