Oc'Consigne

What Oc'Consigne does

Oc'Consigne is a French Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif (SCIC) founded in 2021 and headquartered in Lattes, near Montpellier in the Occitanie region. The cooperative's mission is to industrialize glass bottle reuse in East Occitanie, providing a regional alternative to single-use glass and recycling. Its governance brings together producers, distributors, local authorities, technical partners, employees, and individual supporters as 34 cooperative members (sociétaires), each holding one vote at the General Assembly.

The company's core technical asset is an industrial washing center (Centre de Lavage) in Lattes, operational since 2023 and capable of processing several million bottles per year across standardized and producer-specific formats. Bottles are washed at approximately 80°C and pass through automatic and manual quality inspection before re-entering circulation. Complementing the washing line, Oc'Consigne operates a regional collection-point network (organic retailers such as Biocoop, producers' premises, wine merchants, and dedicated sites) and a custom washing service (lavage à façon) that returns producers' own bottles after cleaning. Adjacent services include mutualized standardized bottle sales, advisory support for professionals transitioning to reuse, and study/experimentation work on new reuse loops.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-bottle washing services for wine producers, breweries (Brasserie Blacstar, Brasserie La Boc), kombucha and non-alcoholic beverage producers (BB Kombucha), and retailer-collected bottles. Secondary revenue comes from cooperative share sales (parts sociales) at €500 per share and a participatory securities (titres participatifs) campaign launched in December 2025 targeting €100,000 (200 titles of €500 each, 1–5% annual yield, 7-year lock-in, 25% Madinel tax reduction). The company is ESUS-certified, recognized as a 2019 ADEME/Citeo laureate among 34 reuse projects, and won the 2024 Millésime d'Adelphe competition. Oc'Consigne employs 6–8 people and operates exclusively in France (Occitanie and surrounding network), with no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Oc'Consigne

Legal name

Oc'Consigne SCIC (Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif)

Website

https://oc-consigne.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oc'Consigne is a French cooperative (SCIC) operating an industrial glass bottle washing center in Lattes, Occitanie. Founded in 2021, it serves wine producers, breweries, and beverage makers through bottle reuse services, a regional collection-point network, and a multi-stakeholder cooperative ownership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Bottle Reuse Services

akta.pro primary industry

Returnable & Refillable Glass Packaging (Deposit, Reuse Systems) (IMALAEAF)

Keywords

• Glass bottle washing
• Bottle reuse services
• Circular economy packaging
• Industrial bottle cleaning
• Deposit return logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lattes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bottle Washing Services: Core revenue from washing bottles for producers and the circular economy loop. The company washes bottles, inspects them for quality, and returns them to circulation.
2. Custom Washing Services (Lavage à façon): Producers send their own used bottles directly to Oc'Consigne for washing, which are then returned after cleaning. This service adapts to specific bottles and maintains short loops between production and consumption.
3. Mutualized Bottle Sales: Sale of mutualized bottles to producers as part of the service offering.
4. Cooperative Shares (Parts Sociales): Revenue from societaries purchasing cooperative shares at 500€ per share as part of the SCIC structure. 1 share = 500€.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oc'Consigne operates an industrial glass bottle washing center in Lattes, operational since 2023, capable of processing several million bottles per year for wine producers, breweries, and beverage producers. The company manages a regional network of collection points across Occitanie and offers custom washing services (lavage à façon), mutualized bottle sales, and professional advisory and study services for glass packaging reuse loops. Revenue comes from washing services, bottle sales, and cooperative share subscriptions.

Product overview

Oc'Consigne operates as a SCIC (Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif) providing a comprehensive glass bottle reemployment ecosystem in Occitanie, France. The core offering consists of an industrial washing center (Centre de Lavage) in Lattes operational since 2023, capable of processing several million bottles annually. The company maintains a network of collection points and offers custom washing services (lavage à façon) for producers. Additional services include mutualized bottle sales, professional support, and study/experimentation services for reemployment loops. The company launched a participative investment campaign (titres participatifs) in 2025-2026 to strengthen equity and expand capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre de Lavage (Industrial Washing Center) Industrial glass bottle washing facility located in Lattes, operational since 2023, capable of processing several million bottles per year, both standardized and specific formats, small or large. Provides professional-grade washing at high temperature (~80°C) with automatic and manual inspection to ensure sanitary compliance.
• Lavage à façon (Custom Washing Service) Custom washing service where producers directly send their used bottles to Oc'Consigne for washing and return. Adapts to specific bottles and maintains short loops between production and consumption, serving local sales and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Points de Collecte (Collection Point Network) Regional network of collection points across Occitanie where consumers can return empty glass bottles bearing the national reuse pictogram. Includes partner stores such as Biocoop, producer premises, wine merchants, and dedicated collection sites, with an interactive map for locating the nearest point.
• Vente de bouteilles mutualisées (Mutualized Bottle Sales) Sale of shared/mutualized bottles to producers, enabling access to standardized bottles without individual ownership costs as part of the reuse service offering.
• Accompagnement des professionnels (Professional Support) Advisory and consulting services helping professionals transition to glass bottle reuse practices, including operational guidance for participating producers and partners.
• Prestations d'études et expérimentation de boucles de réemploi Research and experimentation services for developing and testing new glass bottle reuse loop models, supporting the broader reuse ecosystem.
• Titres participatifs (Participative Investment) Participative investment campaign available to individuals and legal entities, offering 1-5% annual yield with a 7-year lock-in period and reimbursement in year 8. Includes a 25% income tax reduction under the IR-PME-ESUS 'Madelin' scheme.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million bottles reused through the washing center
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Biocoop Aile du Papillon (Le Crès)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic supermarket acting as both retailer of reusable bottle products and collection point for empty bottles. One of several Biocoop stores participating in the Oc'Consigne network.
• Biocoop Le Viviers (Jacou)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic supermarket acting as both retailer and collection point for the glass bottle reuse system.
• Biocoop Bioensemble (Laroque)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic supermarket network partner serving as collection point for reusable bottles.
• Biocoop Courreau (Montpellier)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic supermarket in Montpellier participating as collection point.
• Biocoop Cascanhol (Lunel)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic supermarket network member acting as collection point.
• Biocoop La Fourmi et la Cigale (Saint Hippolyte du Fort)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic supermarket network partner as collection point for reusable glass bottles.
• Syndicat AOP LanguedoccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wine syndicate representing AOP Languedoc producers, serving as a strategic partner for engaging wine producers in the reuse system.
• Toutenvélo PerpignansupportingOthersCycling logistics partner supporting bottle collection operations in Perpignan area.
• ReverasupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner in the reuse ecosystem, likely providing technology solutions for the bottle tracking or management system.
• Consign'upsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner related to consigne systems, potentially providing technology or infrastructure for the reuse operation.
• Syndicat Centre HéraultsupportingOthersLocal authority syndicate participating as cooperative member to support regional circular economy development.
• Syndicat Mixte entre Pic et EtangsupportingOthersLocal authority syndicate supporting the cooperative as sociétaire.
• Agglomération du Pays de l'OrsupportingOthersLocal agglomeration community participating as cooperative member.
• Réseau ConsignecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational consigne network providing educational resources and video content explaining the reuse principle in collaboration with the Fondation pour la Nature et l'Homme.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ADEME: French government agency for environment and energy management. Key funder and regulatory partner of Oc'Consigne via the ADEME/Citeo Call for Expression of Interest; not a direct competitor but shapes the policy and funding environment.

Broad incumbents

• Citeo: French eco-organization responsible for household packaging recycling and increasingly reuse initiatives. Industry partner and indirect incumbent in the broader packaging/reuse space; co-laureate funder of Oc'Consigne via the ADEME/Citeo Call for Expression of Interest.
• Verallia: European leader in glass packaging manufacturing for beverages. Operates broadly in the glass packaging value chain; competes indirectly with reuse by promoting single-use and recycled glass, while also investing in sustainability initiatives that could overlap with reuse.
• O-I Glass: Global glass container manufacturer with significant European presence serving beverage producers. Indirect incumbent in the glass packaging space whose single-use and recycled glass offerings compete with reuse models like Oc'Consigne.

Emerging players

• Revera: Technology partner in the French reuse ecosystem, providing solutions for bottle tracking, management, and reuse operations. Listed as a partner of Oc'Consigne with overlapping customer base of beverage producers.
• Consign'up: French technology provider focused on consigne and reuse systems infrastructure. Listed as a technology partner of Oc'Consigne, providing software and infrastructure solutions for the bottle tracking and collection ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Réseau Consigne: French national network promoting glass bottle reuse and consigne systems. Strategic partner of Oc'Consigne working on similar reuse initiatives and providing educational resources on the consigne model for beverage producers and consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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