WHAT WE LIKE
- Threatens extinction of single-use plastic water bottles.
- Popularity extends beyond Japan, allowing users to use internationally.
- Beloved and supported by fans, encouraging more people to get onboard.
SOC 2★: An app platform that draws in users and businesses to reduce plastic waste.
ENV 2★: A simple solution that prevents the need for buying new plastic bottles.
Circularity: Refuse
(About Sustainability Impact score)
The free water refill app threatening the extinction of plastic bottles
mymizu is a free water refill platform that started in Japan, aiming to create a world where refilling water and living sustainably is part of everyday life. It encourages people to refill their water bottles and supports those working towards a circular society. By doing so, mymizu is helping to reduce the reliance on single-use items like plastic bottles.
Through the mymizu app, users can find more than 200,000 free water refill spots worldwide, including cafes and public places. The app also tracks how many plastic bottles and CO2 emissions are being saved by the community, showing users their positive impact. As more people join, the number of available refill spots continues to grow.
mymizu works with companies, local governments, and schools to build a more sustainable society. In 2020, it received the Minister of the Environment Award and was recognized by Nikkei Cross Trend as one of the “100 Companies Shaping the Future Market.”
So far, the platform has over 300,000 app downloads and has helped save around 700,000 plastic bottles. With over 200,000 refill locations across 50 countries, including 13,000 spots in Japan, mymizu is making it easier for people everywhere to refill and reduce waste.
Details
(updated 23 Aug 2024)
| Brand name | mymizu |
| Genre | Zero waste |
| Website | |
| Address | – |
| Google Map | – |
| Contact Info | Contact Form |
| Opening Hours | – |
| Instagram Account | Instagram Account |
| Facebook Account | Facebook URL |
