What does REBO mean?
At REBO we believe in reducing, reusing and rethinking consumer goods. This is where RE comes from. BO comes from bottle which is our first product launch: the first bottle that cleans the planet as you drink.
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What does the REBO logo mean?
At REBO we believe in reducing, reusing and rethinking consumer goods. We wanted to capture this thought with our flag inspired by the rewind symbol.
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Are you a profit Company?
REBO is a Social Impact Company which means part of our profits go to making a positive impact in society or the environment. We have setup the company and bylaws with the vision of being a certified B-Corp, and will we focus on three strategic areas of impact: 1) Driving awareness and education to end plastic waste, 2) Driving advocacy to democratize tap water, 3) Stop plastic waste from ending up in our oceans.
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How do you make sure the credits go to collectors?
Our partners from Plastic Bank have an established reward system that uses electronic currency to reward people for the plastic bottles they collect. To ensure the rewards go to the hands of the collectors we will use blockchain. In simple terms, REBO will report the number of bottles users drink and Plastic Bank will report when the collectors get the rewards.
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Where are the plastic bottles collected?
Our partners Plastic Bank have an established footprint for the collection of plastic bottles in Indonesia, the Philippines and Haiti.
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Do you support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals?
Yes, REBO contributes to Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), Climate action (SDG 13); and Life below water (SDG 14). In fact we are in the process of certification with the Gold Standard wo are the reference certification body that ensures that every dollar of climate change development funding goes as far as it can.
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Where is REBO made?
REBO was designed in Switzerland but it is manufactured in China. We thought hard about where to produce and and when we learnt that China is the top producer of the best stainless steel, we decided to go with this option for our launch.
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Is REBO recyclable?
REBO is made from stainless steel which is 100% recyclable. It is designed to last forever but if you wish to dispose it, we will make it simple for you to send it back to us, so we can take care of it by giving it a second life
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What about the cap and the sensor, is it recyclable?
REBO has been designed with sustainable thinking in mind. If you wish to dispose the smart cap, just send it to us and we’ll take care of it.
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How many plastic bottles offset a REBO bottle?
Our estimate based on publicly available studies on Life Cycle Assessment is that it takes 18 plastic bottles to offset 1 REBO bottle. This means that after using REBO 18 times you will be doing the planet a favor.
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Is REBO carbon neutral?
Yes, that is our plan.
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How long does the bottle last for?
REBO is designed to last forever but if you wish to dispose it, just send it to us and we’ll take care of it.
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Who funds the credits?
The credits will be funded by individual and corporate sponsorships.
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What is the capacity of REBO?
REBO will be launched with a capacity of 600ml (20.3 oz), the best compromise of capacity and portability for everyday use.
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Will you launch in other sizes?
Yes, we are planning on launching the bottle in additional sizes which we will decide together with our early adopters.
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How much does REBO cost?
REBO will be available as of 49 euro with early bird discount and at 99 euro at regular price.
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Why is it so expensive?
The average yearly spend per capita on water bottles can reach $100. REBO uses some of the most sophisticated technologies in its bottles: time of flight laser sensor, Bluetooth low energy transmitter, rechargeable battery, USB-C charger and will help stop the flow of plastic bottles to the ocean.
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How long does the battery last?
The battery will last around 2 months with regular use.
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How many times can I recharge the battery?
Up to 500 times.
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Can two users use one bottle?
Yes, if each user logs in with their own account.
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Can I use multiple bottles and sync them?
Yes, if you synchronize each bottle with your account.
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Can I wash REBO on the dishwasher?
Yes, you can wash the REBO bottle in the dishwasher. Make sure you wash the smart cap by hand.
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Who will collect the plastic bottles?
We have a partnership with the Plastic Bank who have an established footprint for the collection of plastic bottles in Indonesia, the Philippines and Haiti.
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Why do you use blockchain?
We use blockchain to: 1) record in an immutable and transparent way the number of bottles drunk by REBO users, and 2) convert them real time into plastic credits to monetize them
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