Introducing yourself to first-time visitors. ______

Skin that brightens your face can only be produced if you are happy in mind and body.

To prevent the condition from worsening, I would especially recommend that people with sensitive skin have it checked.

I I suffered from atopic dermatitis caused by cosmetics , and I was suffering mentally and physically every day.

After that, I worked in product development at a major cosmetics company, and learned why my skin had become rough.

I also learned about the petroleum system in cosmetics. I'm confused... I'm confused when I see the surprising irritating and ineffective ingredients in organic and additive-free cosmetics...

High-quality skincare that's also good for the environment. Utilizing the ancient wisdom of coexisting with nature, and incorporating modern wisdom, let's create FRMA! From Ancient Times To Now the first one is cosmetics ♪

For a brighter look and a brighter life. FRMA cosmetics are a tool to help you live a happy life . This blog will explore hints for living each day in a happy mood .

Sharing is Caring, Caring is Touch, Touch is Love

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Why are there so few reusable bottles in Japan?

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First, the history of reusable bottles

Before 1980s

Reusable bottles such as beer bottles, one-liter bottles, and milk bottles were widely used.

1980s

As the waste problem became a social issue, cooperatives and other organizations began considering using reusable bottles.

1994	The Bottle Reuse Network was launched, and the Co-op took the lead in promoting the standardization and weight reduction of reusable bottles.

Since the 2000s

Due to the widespread use of disposable containers such as plastic bottles, the use of reusable bottles is gradually decreasing.

Let's go back to why there are so few reusable bottles.

1. Diversification of containers

The widespread use of disposable containers such as plastic bottles has reduced the demand for reusable bottles . " Why are there so few bottles right now?" https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20230324/k10014017491000.html The number of bottles shipped had been declining even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, as the colors and shapes of bottles themselves have become more diverse, sorting and collection of bottles has become more complicated, leading to an increasing number of bottles being discarded rather than reused. Reusable bottles, not one-way bottles! It's clear that it's better, but there's no place where this can be done for cosmetics. (If anyone knows of a facility that meets hygienic standards, please let me know!!) If they are bottled, they become one-way bottles that are discarded. In Japan, it seems that recycling one-way bottles results in the release of a huge amount of carbon dioxide. With this in mind, FRMA has adopted PET bottles. Let's recycle PET bottles!!

2. Complexity of collection systems

As the variety and shape of bottles has increased, sorting and collection has become more complicated, leading to an increasing number of bottles being discarded rather than reused. This overlaps with what was said above.

3. Changing consumer attitudes

As people have become accustomed to the convenience of disposable containers, the habit of returning reusable bottles has faded. To make the most of returnable bottles, we must start by returning them properly.

4. Cost issues

In some cases, it is more economical to manufacture new bottles than to collect, clean, and reuse them.

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The existence of "bottle merchants" who support the reuse of bottles

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I've excerpted it from this article.

https://note.com/binkyo_glass/n/nfe05baa1e4a7

 

"In the past, when glass bottles were a valuable commodity, it was common to reuse them. However, as the variety of containers increased, such as paper cartons, cans, and PET bottles, the number of glass bottle products gradually decreased, and our business as 'bottle dealers', which collects them, also began to lose its vitality."

The article said:

The rise of containers made from other materials is said to be largely due to changes in the places where " things " are sold.

 

"For example, with alcohol, as sales locations have shifted from liquor stores to supermarkets, containers have changed to materials that supermarkets find easier to sell. Returnable bottles, which are intended for reuse, need to be collected, and collection space must be secured. Collection also incurs costs."

The number of places that will give you a refund if you bring in a returnable bottle is decreasing. Products in returnable bottles are sold with the cost of the bottle included in the price, like a deposit, and you will get a refund by returning the glass bottle. However, it seems that large supermarkets and other stores cannot process this refund. Supermarkets are switching to containers that do not require a refund process.

The 23 wards of Tokyo apparently have a government collection system for returnable bottles under "Tokyo System 21 ," but this system is based on each individual following the rules and putting out their trash. If the waste were to be collected and then sorted, it would require more manpower and time, and would be costly and have a greater environmental impact.