Bulk food shops are slowly gaining more popularity in Japan but it could still be a struggle to find one in your neighborhood. In Australia, however, bulk shops tend to be quite accessible as there are a few located in each city. I recently had the opportunity to interview Jess Smith, the owner of Ningaloo Bulk Foods. By reading this article, you will find the key to the success and behind-the-scenes of her zero-waste bulk shop!

With the outbreak of COVID-19, the consumption of single-use plastics has been on the rise, perhaps due to their perceived hygieniene or convenience. Now, are plastic products really that hygienic compared to reusable products? You may be surprised to know how easy it is to lead a wallet-friendly plastic-free life! All you need to do is incorporate some new habits into your daily life. In this article, we will introduce you 10 practical tips for living plastic-free in Japan. Get ready to be blown away!

In the previous article, we discussed the origin of marine plastics and microplastics, and their impact on our health. But why is there such a large amount of marine plastic waste in the first place? Annual global production of plastic has increased 20 times in the last 50 years.

The annual output of plastic is about 380 million tons, which is equivalent to the weight of all mankind. As I mentioned in the first part, 8 million tons, about seven Tokyo Domes, will end up in the ocean every single year!