Moyu Introduces Stonepacker: A Reusable Stone Paper Box Designed for 25 Cycles

The Netherlands-based sustainable stationery brand Moyu is bringing its environmental mission into the packaging sector with Stonepacker, a reusable shipping box made from stone paper. Designed to withstand approximately 25 reuse cycles and fully recyclable at the end of its lifespan, Stonepacker aims to reduce the e-commerce industry’s heavy reliance on single-use cardboard.

The new packaging solution is integrated with Boxo’s national return network, which allows users to drop off empty boxes at designated points across the Netherlands. Once the box is returned, consumers automatically receive a €3.95 deposit refund, encouraging continuous circular reuse. After each use cycle, the boxes are inspected, cleaned, and prepared for redistribution. Once they reach around 25 uses, they are recycled into new stone paper boxes.

Stonepacker: A Strong Alternative to Single-Use Cardboard

While discussions around packaging waste often focus on plastic, Moyu emphasizes that single-use cardboard also contributes significantly to deforestation, water consumption, and CO₂ emissions. In contrast, Stonepacker uses no trees, water, or bleaching chemicals during production. The company states that producing stone paper generates 94% less CO₂ compared to traditional paper.

Stone paper is made from limestone residues generated during mining operations. These residues are processed into calcium carbonate powder and combined with recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) to create a durable, water-resistant material—making it well-suited for reusable logistics applications.

Strong Interest from Retailers and E-Commerce Companies

Moyu founder Roel Schatorjé says demand from retail, logistics, and e-commerce sectors has increased rapidly since the company expanded into packaging solutions. With European sustainability regulations —particularly the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)— pushing for more reusable systems, many brands have already begun exploring pilot projects.

“One large company asked us, ‘How have we not heard about this before?’ We are open to collaborations with frontrunners who want to structurally reduce their packaging waste,” Schatorjé explains.

Stone Paper Aiming to Become the Standard in Packaging

Founded in 2019, Moyu has reached more than 380,000 users and over 2,500 corporate clients, primarily through its erasable stone paper notebooks. The company reports saving millions of liters of water and reducing CO₂ emissions by replacing traditional paper with stone paper.

With Stonepacker, Moyu aims to extend stone paper beyond stationery. Schatorjé adds: “We envision a future where stone paper becomes the standard material not only for notebooks but also for packaging.”

As global e-commerce volumes continue to surge, reusable packaging solutions like Stonepacker are increasingly viewed as scalable and impactful tools for waste reduction, sustainability efforts, and environmental transformation.