Leuven (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A new parcel machine at Philips site in Leuven was assembled in six hours using 23 parts. Leuven, an ‘ecozone’ since 2022, promotes emission-free deliveries, enhancing convenience and sustainability for residents.
The setup of the ‘giant machine’ at the Philips site in Leuven was a big task that took six hours. It was put together using 23 different parts that were carefully connected. The location was chosen because many people walk by there every day, nearby offices and sports complex, making it a great spot for this facility. Parcel machines are very popular in Leuven, with 29 of them set up around the city. These machines make it easy for people to pick up their packages, which fits well with the busy life in the city. According to post spokesman Mathieu Goedefroy, more people want these machines because they need easy and efficient ways to get their parcels in urban areas like Leuven.
How is Leuven’s ecozone initiative transforming sustainable deliveries?
Since 2022, bpost has named Leuven an ‘ecozone’, which means all deliveries in the city are done without producing emissions. This is part of bpost’s plan to be more eco-friendly by using delivery methods like electric vehicles, cargo bikes, and other zero-emission options. The aim is to reduce the carbon footprint of parcel deliveries and help make the city cleaner. By making Leuven an ecozone, bpost wants to be close to the people and make it easy for them to access parcel services in an eco-friendly way. This encourages residents to pick up their packages by walking or biking, which helps cut down on car travel and supports a more sustainable way of getting around the city.
The city’s focus on being sustainable and convenient is shown by how popular its parcel lockers are. Leuven has 4 of the 10 most-used parcel lockers in Belgium, which shows that the ecozone strategy is working well. These lockers are placed in easy-to-reach locations, so residents can quickly pick up their packages without using polluting transport. This has not only made delivery better but also pleased the community, who value the convenience and environmental benefits of emission-free parcel services. The place already had a parcel machine, but it got a new one “The old one was changed for a bigger and better model to make it easier for customers,” Goedefroy says. “Now, sending parcels is super quick. You don’t have to wait in line. Just scan your barcode on the app, and you can send your parcel. You can also pick up your parcel anytime you want, any day, all day.”
