Sustainability in the beauty industry is crucial topic to consider, since it is one the most environmentally unconscious and polluting sectors in the world.
That is why we are applauding the sustainable and conscious companies in this sector. We have already interviewed the phytocosmetic brand, Vagheggi Hungary about their organic ingredients and their Beauty Academy, and today we will discover another innovative company.
There is a huge environmental issue and pollution, that the beauty industry generates, from the production, the packaging and the transportation of the basic hygienic products and all the pollution. This problem largely includes the deodorant industry as well.
Gergely Zámbó, a founding member of Respray Solutions, leads a company that is revolutionizing the deodorant industry. During our interview, he intoduced us to this sustainable Hungarian company and showed us how the refillable spray deodorant developed by Respray Solutions offers unique solutions for environmentally conscious individuals. The company has not only created a new product but also introduced a completely new business concept: automatic refill stations are placed in drugstores and supermarkets, allowing customers to refill their deodorant bottles themselves. With this solution, they do not only provide consumers with the opportunity for sustainable shopping but they also significantly reduce environmental damage.
Core values: innovation and sustainability
Respray Solutions Ltd. operates based on two main principles: innovation and sustainability. With their innovation-driven approach, they seek new paths in the cosmetic industry, while their commitment to sustainability enables them to consciously address environmental and social challenges. Their goal is to have a positive impact on the environment and set an example in sustainable business practices.
The history of the company
The company’s founders, Zámbó Gergely and Réti Andor, started exploring entrepreneurship and sustainability topics while still in high school. During their university years, they realized that the bad environmental impact of traditional deodorants was enormous and in need of a solution. Thus, the idea was born: a deodorant that is refillable, minimizing its ecological footprint. The current Respray prototype can be refilled up to four times after the initial filling, reducing not only its carbon dioxide emissions and waste but also production costs, leading to a favorable business concept.
First refill stations
The company faced numerous challenges during the development and market launch of this new technology. Alongside developing the innovative solution, they had to address business development and financing challenges. However, thanks to the founders’ persistent work and dedication, they managed to overcome these challenges step by step and make their product available in several stores in Budapest.
Currently, this refillable deodorant dispenser can be found in three Rossmann stores in Budapest:
E.S.C. approach
Respray Solutions is not just a business; it serves as an example that sustainable and creative solutions can be found in the business world. These “Business Heroes” publicly and effectively communicate the importance of sustainability, inspiring other entrepreneurs and consumers towards an eco-conscious lifestyle. Since the installation of the first machines, they have received a lot of positive feedback from customers eagerly anticipating the expansion of the service to more stores and collaborations with more brands. This is also the reason why they have been discovered by our Atlas World community, which is constantly supporting and awarding ethichal, sustainable and creative entrepreneurs and their companies for contributing and acting for a better future.
The future of Respray Solutions
Sustainability is not just an initial project for Respray; it is a long-term commitment. They are currently working on a groundbreaking development with a German bottle-manufacturing company, aiming to create the world’s most sustainable bottle. Their next steps include expanding their current collaborations to offer their service in more locations and in partnership with more brands. Additionally, they plan to expand internationally, making the refillable spray deodorant solution available in other parts of the world as well.
