Online food ordering company Uber Eats has partnered with Releaf Paper to deliver food in eco-friendly bags made from fallen leaf fibres in France. 

This initiative is part of Uber's new global sustainability programme, which was unveiled at the Uber Go Get Zero event in London. 

The Paris Innovation Pilot, backed by an investment of nearly €1m ($1.09m) by Uber, will help local restaurants in Paris transition to sustainable packaging options, including Releaf’s leaf-made paper bags.  

This pilot is the first phase of a broader strategy aimed at transforming the food delivery and mobility sectors with eco-friendly solutions. 

Releaf Paper, recognised as the world's first producer of pulp and paper from green waste, will make its products accessible through Uber Eats' Green Packaging Marketplace.  

This will support Parisian restaurants in adopting greener practices. The initiative is expected to be a model for similar sustainable efforts globally. 

The collaboration between Uber and Releaf Paper is a testament to both the companies' commitment to reducing environmental impact.  

Releaf’s paper products offer a sustainable alternative to plastic and are soon to be produced locally in France, further reducing the carbon footprint. 

Releaf Paper general manager Alexander Sobolenko said: “Our collaboration on the Paris Innovation Pilot is a significant step forward in proving that local solutions, like our paper bags made with fallen leaves, can make a big impact globally. 

“By using fibres from fallen leaves, collected by public utilities in urban areas, we transform waste into eco-friendly materials that are both beautiful and functional. This innovative approach reduces deforestation and carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future. We hope that announcement at Uber’s Go Get Zero event is just the beginning.” 

The announcement at the Go Get Zero event reinforces Uber's dedication to sustainability and innovation.  

The company aims to achieve a zero-emissions future by 2040, with the Paris Innovation Pilot serving as a blueprint for future green initiatives.  

In addition to packaging solutions, the new hub in Paris will offer financial incentives and resources for electric vehicles and other green technologies.