How It Works
Simple for everyone
The Ecoflink system is designed to be effortless — for customers shopping and for stores operating. Here is how each part works.
For customers
Your reuse journey
Buy a reusable Ecoflink bag at any participating store. Use it across the entire Ecoflink network. Earn rewards for every reuse and return.
Buy your Ecoflink bag
Pick up a durable, reusable Ecoflink bag at any participating store
Reuse it everywhere
Bring your bag to any participating store. It works across the entire Ecoflink network.
Scan at the store
A quick scan at the Ecoflink scanner logs your reuse. No checkout delay, no POS hassle.
Earn rewards
Every reuse and return earns you real rewards. Reuse more, earn more.
Return for recycling
When your bag reaches end of life, return it at a recycling station. It re-enters the production loop.
For stores
Zero checkout friction
POS only sells the bag as a normal product. All reuse tracking happens through Ecoflink scanners. No popups, no delays, no complex integration.
Sell the bag at POS
The Ecoflink bag is a normal SKU. Ring it up like any product. No special integration.
One-way data to Ecoflink
POS sends the bag ID to the Ecoflink API. That's it. No popups, no delays.
Scanners handle reuse
Ecoflink scanners near the entrance or checkout track reuse. Checkout stays fast.
Zero operational overhead
No staff training on complex systems. No POS modifications. Just a simple scanner placement.
Rewards
Reuse more, earn more
You buy the reusable Ecoflink bag once at participating stores (8 kr). Your reward grows with each reuse. When you return the bag for recycling, you receive a reward based on how many times you have reused it.
First return
0 reuses + recycle/return
1 kr
Getting started
1 reuse + recycle/return
3 kr
Building the habit
2 reuses + recycle/return
4 kr
Reuse champion
3 reuses + recycle/return
5 kr
Eco leader
4 reuses + recycle/return
5 + 1 kr
Maximum return reward
5 reuses + recycle/return
5 + 2 kr
Reward amounts are indicative and may be adjusted during the pilot period.
My Ecoflink
Your impact dashboard
27
Reuses
27
Bags saved
2
Bags recycled
Return reward (accrued)
7 kr
Shown when you recycle your bag; amount depends on reuse tier (see rewards table).
68% · formula: (reuses ÷ bags recycled) × 5, up to 100%
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