Innovative start-up PIZZycle honored for eco-friendly innovation in Offenbach
In the heart of Germany, the city of Offenbach is making waves in the startup world with PIZZycle, a innovative company that has developed a reusable plastic pizza packaging. This groundbreaking product, designed by Marlene Bruch and Luise Hornbach, is set to revolutionize the way pizzas are packaged and delivered, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
PIZZycle's journey began with mentorship from the "Startup City Offenbach" program, a scheme that supports young companies. The city council, led by Mayor Dr. Felix Schwenke, has been a staunch supporter of PIZZycle, congratulating the team on their innovative approach.
The founders, Filip Raketic and Malte Köllner, have strategically expanded their team to include expertise in law and sustainability. This move has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of bringing their product to market.
The company's efforts have not gone unnoticed. In 2024, PIZZycle was awarded the prestigious 'Cultural and Creative Pilot' award by the federal government, a significant milestone for both the company and the city of Offenbach.
PIZZycle's packaging consists of two identical halves that are connected by a twist lock, making it easy to transport and reuse. Each half can be used up to 500 times before it needs to be recycled, a significant improvement over single-use pizza boxes that are contaminated with fat and food residues and cannot be recycled, instead ending up as residual waste.
The team at PIZZycle has targeted national and international large-scale customers with their innovative packaging, aiming to make a global impact. The city of Offenbach is proud to integrate PIZZycle into the 'Soul OF Hessen' campaign, further propelling the company's growth.
PIZZycle's co-founder, Marlene Bruch, is also making waves in the startup scene. She recently spoke at an event of the "Female Founders Alliance" to promote women in the startup world.
Mayor Schwenke expressed his pride that a forward-looking company like PIZZycle comes from Offenbach, highlighting the city's commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability. With PIZZycle's reusable packaging, the city is taking a step towards a greener future, one pizza at a time.
In the business world, PIZZycle's expansion includes adding experts in law and sustainability to their team, demonstrating a strategic approach to navigating complexities and bringing their product to market.
The financial success of PIZZycle was recognized in 2024, when they received the 'Cultural and Creative Pilot' award from the federal government, marking a significant milestone not only for the company but also for the city of Offenbach.
PIzzycle's innovative reusable packaging, designed for environmental-science purposes, is not limited to the city's borders, as the co-founders aim to make a global impact by targeting national and international large-scale customers.
