VracLoop: The Smart Deposit System Making Bulk Shopping Simple, Hygienic, and Profitable

Discover how our intelligent containers revolutionize bulk purchases, eliminating environmental and operational barriers for a sustainable future.

In a world where ecology matters most, VracLoop transforms supermarket bulk aisles into seamless, eco-responsible experiences. No more queues, no more waste: just innovation for the planet.

The Current Challenges of Bulk: Why It Stagnates Despite Environmental Urgency

While bulk selling is a key solution for reducing plastic waste, it faces persistent obstacles that hinder widespread adoption. VracLoop solves them one by one.

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Hygiene of Containers

Risks of contamination and inefficient manual cleaning processes.

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Weighing at Checkout

Long delays and high costs for retailers, creating bottlenecks.

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Regulatory Labeling

Lack of display for legal mentions and expiration dates.

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Container Availability

Limited stock in stores, forcing customers to bring their own.

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Absence of Branding

Loss of brand identity without packaging.

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Traceability and Losses

Cross-contaminations and in-aisle waste.

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Consumer Adoption

Impractical and non-aesthetic experience.

Imagine a system that erases these barriers...

Explore the Solution

Intelligent Container Technology: Innovation at the Core

Our containers are more than just jars and bottles – they're intelligent systems that combine cutting-edge technology with elegant design to revolutionize bulk shopping.

Exploded view of VracLoop intelligent container showing jar, e-ink display, RFID microcontroller, and embedded electronics
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RFID Microcontroller

Passive UHF RFID or NFC/HF technology for unique identification and secure communication. No battery required – powered by the reader.

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E-Ink Flexible Display

Dynamic, low-power e-ink screen that updates wirelessly to display product information, legal requirements, and branding. No battery needed to maintain display.

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Embedded Security

Cryptographic verification ensures secure display updates. Public key embedded for certificate-based authentication.

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Durable Design

Food-grade materials (glass or certified plastic) with embedded electronics protected by resin coating. Designed for 500+ reuse cycles.

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Aesthetic Appeal

Modern, minimalist design that enhances your kitchen shelves. Beautiful containers you'll want to keep at home.

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Smart & Simple

Minimal embedded intelligence ensures reliability, security, and cross-store compatibility. All complex logic handled in the cloud.

The Reinvented Customer Journey: Simple and Intuitive

Experience VracLoop from the consumer's perspective – from registration to return, without any friction.

Step 1: Registration and Pickup

Authenticate via app or badge, pick up an intelligent container, it is automatically linked to your account on the dispenser.

Customer registering and picking up VracLoop container from shelf

Step 2: Filling and Weighing

Fill at the bulk aisle, place on the integrated station: AI identifies the product, calculates weight and price instantly. No manual weighing required.

Customer filling container at bulk dispenser and placing on smart weighing station

Step 3: Display and Update

The e-ink label shows everything: name, logo, legal mentions. Payment debited in real time. Complete regulatory compliance.

VracLoop container with e-ink label showing product information

Step 4: Payment and Exit

No checkout: leave freely with your eco-responsible purchases. Zero queue time, seamless experience.

Customer leaving store with VracLoop containers, no checkout required

Step 5: Home Use

Keep the aesthetic container at home, even dirty – it enhances your shelves. Beautiful, functional storage.

VracLoop containers displayed aesthetically on kitchen shelf

Step 6: Return and Deposit

Drop it off at the station: immediate refund, and the cycle restarts. Industrial cleaning ensures hygiene.

Customer returning VracLoop containers to return station for deposit refund

A seamless experience that encourages repeat purchases and builds customer loyalty.

The Value of VracLoop: For Retailers and the Planet

Beyond technology, VracLoop offers a profitable and impactful model.

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For Retailers

  • Leasing of complete systems (containers, stations, software)
  • Optimize inventory and cut costs by 30-40%
  • Eliminate checkout bottlenecks
  • Regulatory compliance (AGEC law: 20% bulk by 2030)
  • Increase sales volume by 15-25%
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For Consumers

  • Effortless shopping experience
  • Zero checkout time
  • Aesthetic and eco-friendly containers
  • Complete product transparency
  • Hygiene assurance through industrial cleaning
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Data Potential

  • Analyze shopping habits for enhanced personalization
  • Inventory optimization insights
  • Predictive analytics for demand forecasting
  • GDPR-compliant data management
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Environmental Impact

  • Compliance with AGEC law (20% bulk by 2030)
  • Massive plastic reduction
  • 500+ reuse cycles per container
  • Complete circular economy model
  • Carbon footprint reduction