Our Commitment

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What it means:
Fendr eliminates the need for disposable cardboard, EPS foam, and plastic liners traditionally used in pharma shipping.

Why it matters:
The global logistics industry discards over 120 billion single-use packages annually, much of it unrecycled or contaminated — including from temperature-sensitive shipments. These materials pollute waterways, contribute to landfill overflow, and release microplastics into ecosystems.

Fendr’s impact:
Each Fendr box is designed for 500+ reuse cycles, directly replacing hundreds of single-use containers over its lifespan. By shifting to a reusable model, pharmaceutical companies can reduce packaging waste by up to 95% per shipment.

What it means:
Fendr reduces CO₂ emissions tied to the manufacturing, disposal, and frequent replacement of traditional packaging.

Why it matters:
A single-use cardboard pharma box has a carbon footprint ranging from 0.3–0.6 kg CO₂ per unit. Multiply that across millions of shipments, and the emissions add up rapidly.

Fendr’s impact:

• Our lightweight inflatable insulation reduces fuel usage in transport.
• Circular return logistics reduce the need for raw material extraction and re-manufacturing.
• Over 500 reuse cycles, one Fendr unit can reduce up to 150 kg of CO₂ emissions, compared to single-use equivalents.

What it means:
Fendr replaces the linear take-make-dispose model with a closed-loop system that prioritizes reusability, tracking, and return.

Why it matters:
Pharma has lagged in circular design due to strict safety and regulatory requirements. Fendr proves that compliance and circularity can coexist.

Fendr’s impact:

• Each box is traceable via a digital ID or RFID for lifecycle monitoring.
• Our rental + return model ensures packaging comes back for cleaning, recertification, and reuse.
• This system supports Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and upcoming EU digital passport regulations.

What it means:
Fendr significantly reduces the amount of low-grade plastic and polystyrene foam entering waste streams.

Why it matters:
EPS foam and film plastics used in pharma cold chain logistics are non-recyclable in most regions and often escape into marine ecosystems, harming wildlife and coral reefs.

Fendr’s impact:
By replacing EPS insulation with sealed, recyclable, and repairable inflatable chambers, Fendr keeps thousands of cubic meters of plastic out of oceans each year.
Its design is modular and repairable, extending usability and minimizing leakage into natural environments.

What it means:
From materials to end-of-life recovery, Fendr is committed to conserving raw materials and promoting regeneration.

Why it matters:
Traditional logistics packaging consumes massive quantities of virgin paper, water, and fossil-based polymers. Recycling rates remain low, especially for packaging that’s soiled or mixed-material.

Fendr’s impact:

• Uses recycled and recyclable materials in all non-inflatable parts.
• Aims for a zero-landfill policy via product return and recovery services.
• Plans to reinvest in ocean clean-up and biodiversity offset programs as operations scale.

• At Fendr, we believe pharmaceutical packaging should protect more than just medicine — it should protect the future. Our mission is to help the pharmaceutical industry shift to a packaging system that meets the highest standards for compliance, performance, and environmental integrity. 
• Through smart design, traceable reusability, and ecosystem-minded operations, Fendr enables pharma to stay ahead of regulations, reduce costs, and create measurable environmental value with every shipment. We are not just building better packaging — we’re building a platform for responsible logistics, circular innovation, and long-term ecosystem health.