About GRIN

From linear to Circular

We are a circular tech start-up working at the forefront of the circular revolution. From early, hands-on experiences, we learned that a key challenge for any circular business is to get the circular products back from consumers. We help clients overcome this challenge.

Grin's collection machine in 2019
Our Story

GRIN Journey from the beginning to now

2018

Founded in Oslo

GRIN was founded with the ambition to eliminate single-use shopping bags. The first complete system for a reusable bag was developed and tested.

2019

Smart collection

Experiences from pilots quickly taught us the importance of smooth and scalable collection. We became a hardware company and the first smart collection system was developed.

2020

Novo Nordisk and circular healthcare

As one of five globally selected startups, we participated in the Novo Nordisk Innovation Challenge. How could our solutions be developed and applied collect insulin pens?

2021

First reusable packaging pilot

Together with Sprint Consulting, Asia Aker Brygge and food delivery pioneer Wolt, we piloted Norway’s first system for reusable take-away packaging.

2023

Commercial launch of Revore

Patent application and CE certification. Establishment of manufacturing and serial production in Norway. Succesful launch with first customers!

Present

Global Collaboration, Circular Future

Today, we collaborate globally, from local stores to pharmaceutical giants, shaping a circular future. Join us in advancing sustainability across industries.

GRIN’s Corporate Philosophy

Mission statement

We accelerate the circular transition by facilitating the efficient return of circular products from consumers.
Our advanced technology enables seamless, cost-effective, and data-driven product collection, supporting businesses in their shift from linear to circular models.

2018
Founded
600k+
Collected products
20+
Employees
90+
Locations

The Bigger picture

As a company GRIN support the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, and our activities can be directlylinked to targets defined specifically in the following goals:

United Nations Sustainability Development Goal №9
United Nations Sustainability Development Goal №12
United Nations Sustainability Development Goal №13
United Nations Sustainability Development Goal №14
United Nations Sustainability Development Goal №15

Our Team

The GRIN team, with diverse expertise, has extensive experience in developing solutions and business development, spanning both startups and large corporations.

We are hiring!

The GRIN team, with diverse expertise, has extensive experience in developing solutions and business development, spanning both startups and large corporations.