“.We’re proving that consumers value alternatives that prevent waste, that are healthier for the environment, and that support local businesses and local makers.””
–Nikki Self, Co-founder of Saponetti
Impact Over 5-Year Term
Social/Environmental Impact
- Making reuse convenient: Delivery is key for creating a convenient way for consumers to reuse. Saponetti provides zero emission deliveries, as well as many drop-off locations.
- Business circularity: In the Evolve program, Saponetti explored the potential of working with B2B clients. Saponetti’s circular model can be used to supply various types of facilities (e.g., entertainment spaces, hotels and wellness centers) and reduce their environmental footprint.
Saponetti creates access for consumers and businesses to cleaning and personal care products without the burden of single-use packaging. They deliver your daily essentials in refundable jars and retrieve the empty jars on your next delivery, in zero-emission vehicles. Through their Evolve project, Saponetti created a line of household essentials, from soaps to dishwasher tabs.
With support they received from Harvest a through the COIL Evolve program, Saponetti developed a new line of household essentials, including soaps to dishwasher tabs. Market research conducted in the program indicated that people like to obtain these products from places they are shopping regularly. With this knowledge Saponetti has expanded to include 4 retailers in the Greater Toronto Area.
Mentorship delivered through the COIL Evolve Program helped Saponetti founder Nikki Self to expand their thinking on how to best reach customers and to explore new revenue streams. Messaging developed in the program highlighted the cost-effectiveness of reusable containers and helped consumers realize the benefits of reuse making this a more mainstream and inclusive process.
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