Brazilian company expands international operations in the US, Mexico, and Argentina, drives reverse logistics program with multinationals like Honda, and presents a new visual identity
With the advancement of ESG agendas in the global industry, Ecoboxes — a benchmark in the development of plastic packaging for logistics, storage, and automation — consolidates its business model based on the circular economy. The company, which recycles over 7,000 tons of plastic scrap annually in its own unit, has been transforming waste into new packaging and significantly reducing carbon emissions in the sector.
The company is a member of Think Plastic Brazil, a portfolio of solutions for the converted plastics products sector in the internationalization process for target markets, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and the INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute).
Ecoboxes combines state-of-the-art technology for logistics automation with practical reuse initiatives. The use of recycled raw materials by the company provides up to a 60% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to the use of virgin plastic.
“Ecoboxes’ commitment to the circular economy, reflected in the impressive volume of over 7,000 tons of plastic recycled per year, shows how it is possible to unite logistical efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability,” states Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director and Think Plastic Brazil CPO.
Reverse logistics partnership and exchange model
Among Ecoboxes’ solutions is the reverse logistics program, which allows clients to exchange 5 kg of used plastic products for 1 kg of new product. One of the most prominent cases is the partnership with Honda: monthly, around 3 tons of pallets discarded by the automaker are sent to the Ecoboxes Recycling Center. In return, Honda receives new boxes for transporting automotive parts, preventing the emission of more than 2.6 tons of CO₂ per month.
“When we talk about sustainability, we are talking about changing the relationship with materials. What has already been used can be recovered and returned to the production chain,” explains Cristiane Silveira Hernandes, Administrative Sales Manager at Ecoboxes. “Technology is important, but it needs to go hand in hand with environmental responsibility.”
International expansion and new brand
Accompanying the consolidation of its operations in the Americas, with production units in Brazil, Mexico, and the US, in addition to a commercial office in Argentina, the company presents its new visual identity to the market. The redesign reflects the strategic maturation of the brand, aligned with preparations to enter the European market.
With continuous growth since 2014, Ecoboxes reaffirms that the future of the logistics sector depends on efficient processes, continuous reuse of resources, and technologies that reduce environmental impact on the planet.
About Ecoboxes
Since 2014, Ecoboxes has been operating in the plastic packaging market, developing solutions for logistics, storage, transport, and automation. Focused on the circular economy, it has its own recycling structure, offering the market reverse logistics programs and long-lasting 100% recyclable packaging.
About Think Plastic Brazil
Think Plastic Brazil started its activities with 38 companies and, over the last 20 years, has expanded its participation to more than 250 companies. During this period, the Portfolio promoted the participation of 4,773 companies in the industry in 240 projects specifically for Trade Promotion, resulting in 64,366 meetings. The economic impact was significant, with more than US$1.247 billion in business generated and a total investment of US$12.338 million, achieving an impressive ROI of US$101.04 for every dollar invested.
For those interested in joining the Portfolio, please contact Richard Assis via email at richard.assis@thinkplasticbrazil.com or visit the website thinkplasticbrazil.com.
About INP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Plastic Institute – INP arises amid the process of globalization and the need to make the plastic market more competitive internationally. Its strength and representativeness are the results of the union of the Brazilian Processed Plastic and Recycling Industry (ABIPLAST), the Brazilian Association of the Chemical Industry (ABIQUIM), and the Union of Synthetic Resin Industries in the State of São Paulo (SIRESP).
As a sectoral technological body, the INP’s goal is to be the focal point for the entire plastics production chain in Brazil. To this end, the body maintains an extensive workforce qualification program, promotes access to the most modern technologies, especially for small and medium-sized companies, and develops Technical Standards so that products with better quality be manufactured.
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) promotes Brazilian products and services abroad and attracts foreign investments to strategic industries of the Brazilian economy. To reach its goals, ApexBrasil carries out diversified trade promotion actions aimed at promoting exports and valuing Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business roundtables, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, and visits by foreign buyers and influencers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that are also focused on strengthening “Brazil” as a brand.
The agency also acts in a coordinated manner with public and private actors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
