28-May-18, Eco-Business
Riding on the popularity of e-commerce in Singapore, e-commerce startup Twentyoff wants to reshape consumption habits by encouraging bulk purchasing, which it says is more environmentally friendly.
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Launched in Jan-18, Twentyoff encourages consumers to buy groceries in bulk and plan their purchases in advance to minimise CO2 emissions from product deliveries, a key component of emissions from e-commerce.
Other local e-commerce grocery start-ups, including Honestbee and RedMart, are already gaining traction in Singapore, while incumbent grocers such as Fairprice and Sheng Siong are also increasing their online presence.