Cuploop Marks Two Years at Estonia’s Leading Hospital

The North Estonia Medical Centre (PERH), a leading hospital employing nearly 5,000 staff, is home to the nation’s largest cancer, trauma, cardiac, and psychiatric centers. Since January 2023, Cuploop’s smart packaging return kiosk has played a role in the hospital’s employee-only cafeteria, contributing to sustainability and convenience for healthcare workers.

Why Is This Important?

Hospitals operate around the clock, with long and even 24-hour shifts being a norm for many workers. To meet their needs, the cafeteria offers food and beverages in reusable containers, making it easy for staff to grab meals on the go. Cuploop’s automated return system ensures that workers can return containers and reclaim their cashless deposits, even after the cafeteria closes. This seamless system eliminates waste while supporting staff in their busy schedules.

We are very satisfied with Cuploop’s machine at the moment, and our colleagues have embraced it nicely
– Maris Matkur, Catering Specialist at SA PERH.

A Look at the Numbers

In its first year, the Cuploop kiosk enabled the return of 238 cups and an impressive 5,166 salad bowls. Considering this is an employee-only cafeteria, these figures reflect strong engagement.

However, fewer containers were returned during the second year – 108 cups and 4,265 bowls. Interestingly, this decline signals a positive change: more employees are bringing pre-packed meals from home, which shows sustainability awareness and lifestyle adjustments among the staff.

After two successful years at PERH, we continue to provide a convenient way for employees to manage reusable packaging in their daily routines.

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