2022 Impact Highlights
Message from our Co-founders
2022… Another whirlwind of a year!
Thanks to your support, mymizu has continued to grow beyond our wildest dreams.
We’re so grateful to have met and collaborated with so many people this year as we accelerate the transition towards a more circular, regenerative society.
Collaborations with elementary schools, universities, global brands, city governments, nonprofits, and our 2,000+ partner stores; we place these kinds of ties at the very heart of what we do, in the knowledge that systemic change is only possible when we work together.
Thank you all for your support and taking action with us this year. We’re looking forward to working with you to make an even bigger impact in 2023 and beyond!
Robin & Mariko
Impact Highlights
Helping 200,000+ people reduce millions of plastic bottles across 50 countries via the mymizu app
Growing our network of partner stores to 2,250+
Delivering 60 talks & workshops to 5,000+ people in companies, schools and universities
Training 1,000+ young people through leadership programs, scholarships and workshops
Providing free educational content about sustainability and climate action to 500,000+ people
Mobilising 100+ volunteers through beach cleans, Hackathons and other initiatives
Joining forces with local governments across Japan to co-create more sustainable cities
500+ mentions of our work in media, including CNN, BBC, Vogue & NHK
Contributing to policy discussions and sharing insights at events in Asia, Africa & Europe
Winning “50 Rising Stars in ESG” & Business Insider’s “Beyond Millennials 2022” Awards
Impact Stories
PADI x mymizu “Youth Divers for the Ocean”
Diving scholarship program for young people to connect with nature and take action
Two students were selected to join an intensive program to learn first-hand about the challenges facing our oceans and the climate crisis, and were able to obtain scuba diving certificates from PADI.
"My scuba diving certification not only enables me to see fish, sea turtles, and dolphins, but it also makes me feel even more strongly about my responsibility to take care of the ocean. From now on, as a diver, I want to continue fighting for our oceans and showing people their beauty." - Quote from a student
Ocean Heroes Program
Training 100 youth across Japan to be ocean leaders and create their own impact projects
High school and university students from all over Japan participated in our intensive leadership program, with the theme of “Learn→Inspiration→Action”.
“I had a really meaningful time exchanging opinions with people who share the same passion for environmental issues.” - Quote from a Participant
TBWA\HAKUHODO x mymizu Design For Good Collaboration
~Collaborating with a leading agency to create free, downloadable materials~
With the support of incredibly talented copywriters and designers, we co-created 7 poster designs that can be used in stores and on social networking sites. See the designs here.
Partnering with city governments
Co-creating sustainable cities
This year, we newly collaborated with city governments include Itami City (Hyogo Prefecture), Tokorozawa City (Saitama Prefecture), and Kurume City (Fukuoka Prefecture). These municipalities took action to reduce their plastic waste and keep citizens hydrated by, for example, installing water spots at city halls and public facilities, and also promoted mymizu to local stores and businesses. Aichi Prefecture even made their own video to promote mymizu!
Launching our Monthly Supporter Club
Investing in the future to make "a sustainable world a reality
It is not easy to continue social activities. But as mymizu has proven over the past three years, it is possible to make a definite difference by bringing together like-minded individuals and using the power of co-creation! Let's create a brighter future together! Check out details here!
Lectures, Workshops, and Speaking Engagements
60 talks and workshops for 5,000+ people at companies, schools and universities
Companies include: Ajinomoto Group, Bloomberg LP, J.P. Morgan, Meta, MS&AD Holdings, Pasona Group, Volkswagen, etc.
Other notable international events include: One Young World 2022 Summit (Manchester), Asia Pacific Week at Australian National University, New York University, Tokyo University Graduate School, Youth to Youth Summit South Africa
Launching mymizu’s Web App
We launched an open-source web app, created by volunteers in our community!
The web app was created through a hackathon, where individuals and partners came together to solve environmental problems under the theme of "IT x co-creation".
Building Community with Refill Partners
Helping stores take environmental action
In summer 2022, we held an event for businesses to come together and discuss steps to improve their environmental footprint. We were fortunate to have speakers such as activist Masahiro Takemoto talk about the state of our oceans, as well as partner stores leading the way in creating positive change sharing their best practices and tips.
Awards
Co-founder Mariko was selected as one of the "50 Rising Stars in ESG" leading the E.S.G. (Environmental, Social and Governance) field around the world.
Mariko and Robin were recognised as among Japan’s top millennial business leaders by winning Business Insider’s "Beyond Millennials 2022" Award!
Media Highlights
Netflix Debut
mymizu was introduced on Netflix’s "History 101", in an episode about Bottled Watermymizu on the BBC
Mariko was featured in “Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs in Japan” by BBC Storyworksmymizu on CNN
mymizu was featured in CNN’s popular “Eco Solutions” program
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