Easy-eco

What Easy-eco does

Easy-eco is a Neuchâtel, Switzerland-based operator of a reusable tableware rental service for events, structured as a commission of the Fête des Vendanges de Neuchâtel and established in 2021 in direct response to the Swiss Grand Council's prohibition on single-use plastics effective January 1, 2023. The company rents BPA-free frosted translucent polypropylene products — cups (10 cl, 25-30 cl, 50 cl, 4 cl shots), stemmed glasses, long-drink glasses, 1.5 L pitchers, 23 cm plates, bowls, and forks/knives/spoons — to event organizers, supplemented by a small-event KIT bundle (CHF 39 for 20 covers). It has accumulated an inventory of 800,000+ reusable cups since 2022, operates three pickup points across the canton (Hauterive HQ, La Chaux-de-Fonds via PolarFox Distributions SA, Fontaines via Cinq Sens Sàrl), and provides integrated logistics, transport, secure storage, industrial washing (from CHF 0.17/item), and cashless payment via a Weezevent technology partnership.

The core business model blends a primary recurring rental stream with usage-based washing fees, direct sale of reusable dishware (with custom branding), and a transaction-fee layer through cashless payment. Pricing is per-unit and per-pack in Swiss francs including VAT, with a 60% deposit required for orders over CHF 1,000 and 10% per-day late-return fees. GTM is direct-to-consumer via the easy-eco.ch e-commerce storefront, phone, email, and physical pickup. Customer segments span festival and public event organizers (primary), private event organizers (primary), corporate clients, and local associations/community organizations — all served within the geographic boundary of the canton of Neuchâtel. Public-sector endorsement from the Canton and City of Neuchâtel plus the parent Fête des Vendanges relationship provides institutional legitimacy but also concentrates identity and economics in a single annual flagship event.

Easy-eco is a micro-entity (6 team members), privately held, with no external venture funding and no disclosed revenue. Strategic trajectory through 2023–2024 has emphasized product range expansion, in-canton operational buildout (washing station, second pickup point, internalized event logistics), and ecosystem partnerships. The technology stack is a standard e-commerce rental platform with no documented AI, API, or proprietary software moat; competitive differentiation rests on regulatory alignment, local distribution density, and the integrated service wrap (rental + wash + logistics + cashless).

Name

Easy-eco

Legal name

Fête des Vendanges de Neuchâtel

Website

https://easy-eco.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Easy-eco is a Neuchâtel, Switzerland-based reusable tableware rental service operating as a commission of the Fête des Vendanges. It rents polypropylene cups, plates, cutlery, and glassware to event organizers, supported by washing, logistics, storage, and cashless payment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental

NAICS

All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAGAL

Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Catering Coordination & Food Service (Non-restaurant)

Keywords

• Reusable tableware rental
• Event dishware services
• Polypropylene cup rental
• Event washing services
• Cashless event payments

Headquarters

HQ city

Hauterive

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tableware Rental: Rental of reusable cups, plates, bowls, cutlery, and other tableware to event organizers. Customers rent products for their events and return them after use. The rental includes washing service.
2. Washing/Laundry Service: Professional washing service for reusable tableware. Available for Easy-eco equipment and also for other events with their own tableware. Pricing from CHF 0.17 per item.
3. Tableware Sales: Sale of reusable tableware to organizations that want to invest in their own sustainable solution, including custom branding/flocking options.
4. Cashless Payment Services: Cashless payment solutions for events through partnership with Weezevent, including deposit management for reusable cups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Easy-eco rents reusable cups, plates, bowls, cutlery, and glassware to event organizers across the Neuchâtel canton, complemented by professional washing, secured storage, logistics, and transport services. It also operates a cashless payment solution for events through the Weezevent platform and sells reusable tableware, including custom-branded cups.

Product overview

Easy-eco is a reusable dishware and cup rental service for events, operated as a commission of the Fête des Vendanges in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, established in 2021 in response to Switzerland's single-use plastics ban. The offering centers on renting reusable cups, plates, bowls, cutlery, and glassware to event organizers, complemented by a suite of logistics, washing, storage, transport, and cashless payment services. The product portfolio includes reusable cups in multiple sizes (10 cl, 25-30 cl, 50 cl, 4 cl shots), stemmed glasses for wine and champagne, 1.5 L pitchers, plates, forks, knives, spoons, and a pre-assembled KIT for small events. The company acquired over 800,000 cups in 2022 and has expanded its assortment since. Services are offered alongside product rental, including professional washing (starting at 0.17 CHF/unit), secure storage, transport, cashless payment via Weezevent, event logistics support, and direct sale of reusable dishware with custom branding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reusable Cups Rental Polypropylene reusable cups available in multiple sizes (4cl shots, 10cl apéritif cups, 25–30cl tumblers, and 50cl cups) rented to event organizers on a unit basis.
• Reusable Plates Rental Reusable plates in various sizes rented to event organizers as part of the expanded tableware catalogue.
• Reusable Cutlery Rental Reusable forks, knives, and spoons rented to event organizers as part of the reusable tableware catalogue.
• Reusable Glassware Rental Reusable glassware including stemmed wine glasses, long-drink glasses, and pitchers rented to event organizers.
• Small Event Kit Pre-packaged "KIT Petits événements" bundling reusable cups, plates, and cutlery at a fixed price for individuals organizing small private gatherings such as birthdays, family celebrations, and small weddings.
• Cup Counters "Compteuses à gobelets" — cup-counting equipment rented alongside the tableware catalogue to help event organizers track cup usage.
• Empty Transport Crates "Caisses vides" — empty crates used to transport and store rented tableware.
• Professional Dishwashing Service Commercial dishwashing and drying of rented reusable tableware between event days, operated from the Easy-eco washing station.
• Secured Storage Service Secured storage of reusable tableware between event days at the Easy-eco facility.
• Logistics Service Event-day logistics support for the deployment and collection of rented reusable tableware.
• Transport and Delivery Service Delivery and collection of rented reusable tableware to and from the customer's event site or chosen pickup point.
• Cashless Payment Service Cashless payment solution for events operated through the Weezevent platform, offered as a managed service to event organizers.
• Sale of Reusable Tableware Direct sale of reusable tableware — including custom-branded reusable cups for partner events and resellers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced single-use plastic waste at events through reusable tableware adoption

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PolarFox Distributions SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership providing a storage point for reusable tableware in La Chaux-de-Fonds (upper part of canton). Reduces travel distance for customers in that region and decreases carbon footprint.
• Cinq Sens SàrlcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Laundry service partnership. Five Senses operates the washing facility in Fontaines using last-generation equipment with strict hygiene standards and environmentally friendly processes.
• Neuchâtel Vin et Terroirs (NVT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Shared vision for a greener future. Supports Easy-eco's mission to preserve natural and cultural heritage through sustainable event solutions.
• Fête des VendangescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Parent organization. Easy-eco was established as a commission of the Fête des Vendanges to address the single-use plastic ban. Major annual event that uses Easy-eco services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Recup: Germany's largest reusable cup deposit-return system, serving festivals and events across the DACH region. Closely comparable to Easy-eco as a reusable cup rental operator serving event organizers, but operating at national scale rather than a single canton.
• Relevo: Munich-based reusable cup rental service for events, restaurants, and festivals. Closely comparable to Easy-eco in product offering (reusable cups + deposit handling) and customer segment (event organizers), but with a broader German footprint.
• Faircup: Swedish reusable cup system serving events across Scandinavia. Direct peer in reusable event cup rental with a similar deposit-and-return model to Easy-eco, though operating in a different geography.
• CupConcept: German reusable cup pooling provider for events, offering deposit-based cup rentals. Direct competitor in the reusable event tableware category with a similar rental-and-return model to Easy-eco, though scaled across Germany rather than Switzerland.

Emerging players

• Globelet: Australian reusable cup rental and washing service for events and venues. Comparable business model to Easy-eco (reusable cup rental + professional washing service for events), but with a longer operating history and broader product range.

Others

• Weezevent: European event technology platform providing cashless payment, ticketing, and access control solutions. Listed as Easy-eco's technology partner for deposit management; while not a direct competitor, the partnership creates ecosystem overlap and is the most relevant adjacent player.

Regional players

• Pokevent: French event equipment rental company providing reusable tableware, washing, and logistics services to festivals and events. Comparable to Easy-eco across all service dimensions (rental, washing, logistics), though operating in France rather than Switzerland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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