Before Japan's first zero waste supermarket, there was nue by Totoya Although nue by Totoya began humble in the neighbourhoods of Tokyo, it has a garnered a strong following. It shows that there is a demand for a zero-waste, plastic-free lifestyle. And this zero-waste...
Plastic Free
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High-quality bar shampoo that is plastic-free and vegan Although it has been a couple of years since bar shampoo attracted eco/ethical-conscious people, few bar shampoos have become well-known due to their perceived lack of overall quality compared with traditional...
Menary
Menary founded to empower women Menary is an ethical cosmetic brand that developed Japan’s first 100% plastic-free lipstick. The founder, Mai Kishino, used to work at a hotel in Singapore. She saw discrimination against women in Singapore and South India, which...
Zero Waste Market Totoya
A Kyoto supermarket built on the foundation of zero-waste Zero Waste Market Totoya opened near downtown Kyoto in 2021. As well as a wide range of fresh vegetables, it sells dry goods such as beans, nuts, flour, pasta and noodles, seasonings such as oil, vinegar and...