We continue to get requests from partners for empty Jump boxes, so that returned modems, when reset, can be issued to new customers with the packaging. My previous posts explained that this is not a requirement; modems can be issued without packaging – the essentials are a power supply, an ethernet cable and a user guide.
My April blog post indicating that we could send partners boxes of empty boxes is no longer a viable option. For the last 2 – 3 years we have had courier sponsorship from NZ Post through their Delivering for Good programme and this made it possible for us to send out empty boxes, but this sponsorship unfortunately came to an end on 30 June.
Certainly, partners still have the option to retain some packaging that is returned with faulty modems; this could then be re-used with reset modems. Some library partners have ‘library bags’ for use by customers to carry home books; these would be a good sustainable option.
The Skinny Jump team has offered another solution – their Skinny Jump ‘zero’ bags – these are tough re-usable carry bags that scrunch up to almost nothing – see photos below.
We don’t have huge supplies, so we will only be sending these on request; please contact jump@diaa.nz with any requests.
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