Duo UK secures major packaging contract with Oxfam Ireland

We’re proud to announce we’ve been appointed by Oxfam Ireland to develop a brand-led, sustainable mailing bag as part of a new nationwide donation initiative – a first in the Irish sector.  

The mailing bag will be available free of charge to anyone wishing to donate clothing to the charity via AnPost – Ireland’s national post service. The aim is to make the donation of goods more accessible and convenient for people, while helping to extend the life of clothing and reduce consumption. The initiative is the first of its kind in the charity sector in Ireland and forms part of Oxfam Ireland’s ambition to promote the concept of circularity more widely.  

Duo created a brand-led mailing bag with several key features that support the organisations sustainability objectives. The mailing bag material uses bio-based, renewable GreenPE and recycled polythene. The mailing bag also featured instructions on the donation process and QR code which takes them directly to AnPost for collection information.  

Mark Sweeney, Donated Goods Strategy Manager at Oxfam Ireland, said: “In Ireland, there’s a real accessibility issue when it comes to donating to charity, with a significant proportion of people living in areas where there are currently no charity shops.  

“The aim of this initiative is to enable everyone to donate, regardless of where they live – all they need to do is order a mailing bag online for free. This will then be delivered and then collected by An Post, meaning people can donate pre-loved goods without even having to leave their homes.”