From electric motorcycles to ecological packaging: the new era of sustainable delivery

In the scenario where the convenience of receiving products at home has never been so valued, it is impossible to ignore the environmental impacts of this practice, especially with regard to the transport and excessive use of packaging. However, a series of initiatives are emerging, seeking to mitigate these effects and transform delivery into a more ecological and responsible model.

“ In the midst of a process of transformations that accompany the new needs of consumers, entrepreneurs also face a growing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices. This includes, for example, the use of non-polluting transport to reduce carbon emissions and the implementation of strategies to minimize waste generation, aligning its business with a greener and more conscious economy”, comments Vinícius Valle, marketing coordinator at Gaudium, a startup focused on the mobility and logistics markets.

One of the biggest advances in this process is the adoption of electric bicycles and motorcycles. Vehicles powered by fossil fuels, which pollute the environment with harmful gas emissions, are being replaced by electrical options, more efficient and less harmful to the environment. Next to the bikes, these motorcycles not only help to reduce carbon emissions, but offer the benefit of being quieter — which also reduces noise pollution. 

The sector has also invested in more sustainable packaging, replacing plastic with biodegradable or compostable materials, which decompose faster and have less environmental impact. In addition, some companies use reusable packaging with return systems, encouraging the circular economy and reducing waste.

These transformations are shaping a new panorama for the sector, in which sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. “ By adopting more ecological practices, companies are not only meeting a growing demand for more responsible options, but also contributing to a more sustainable future”, concludes Valle.