Greenapath | Bag for Life Dispenser for Self-Checkout Retailers

Designed for self-checkout environments. Proven dispensing reliability. Ready for pilot installation.

🔷 THE PROBLEM

Bag Usage Is Increasing — But Control Is Decreasing

Customers frequently forget reusable bags, leading to repeat purchases and increased plastic use.

At the same time, self-checkout environments make it difficult to:

• Track how many bags are taken

• Ensure every bag is paid for

• Maintain consistency across busy or short-staffed stores

Industry observations suggest 5–15% of Bags for Life go unaccounted for — impacting both store margins and charitable contributions.

🔷 THE SOLUTION

A Controlled, Self-Service Bag Dispensing System

The Greenapath system provides retailer-supplied Bags for Life in a compact, folded format via a secure vending solution positioned near self-checkouts.

Each bag is:

• Folded to pocket size for easy reuse

• Dispensed only after payment

• Fully accounted for — every time

This creates a simple, controlled alternative to open bag access at tills.

🔷 WHY IT WORKS

3 Steps:

1. Customer selects and pays at the dispenser

2. A compact folded bag is dispensed instantly

3. Bag unfolds to full size and can be refolded for reuse

Designed for speed, simplicity, and minimal disruption to checkout flow.

🔷 KEY BENEFITS

🟢 For Retailers

• Ensures every bag is paid for and recorded

• Reduces unaccounted bag usage

• Minimises staff intervention at self-checkouts

• Uses your existing Bags for Life supply

🟢 For Customers

• Pocket-sized convenience

• Easy to carry, store, and reuse

• Always available when needed

🟢 For Sustainability

• Encourages real reuse, not repeat purchase

• Reduces unnecessary plastic consumption

• Supports the intended purpose of the bag charge

🔷 PROOF OF CONCEPT

Tested, Refined, and Ready

🌱 Reuse smarter. Waste less.

• Fully operational dispensing system developed and tested

• Mechanical reliability enhanced through design modifications

• 100% dispensing success achieved during trials

• Front-loaded design — no rear access required

• Integrated storage solution supporting high-volume environments

PROOF OF CONCEPT VIDEO