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MUJI Phases Out Plastic Drink Bottles With New Aluminum Redesigns
By Mikelle Leow, 29 Apr 2021
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MUJI, an icon for minimalism in Japan, is finally also stripping back on its environmental footprint with an upgrade of single-use packaging materials.
As SoraNews24 reports, the Japanese “no-brand” lifestyle goods store has ceased stocking beverages in PET plastic bottles across the country. In place of plastic, the drinks are now being stored in aluminum packaging.
MUJI notes in a press release that it chose to make the transition to aluminum as aluminum cans “have a high recycling rate of about 98% in Japan.” Compared to plastic, it is also easier to recycle and has a higher reuse rate.
And it’s also great for shelf life—aluminum helps protect liquids from light, which makes it a popular choice for food and beverage packaging.
For good measure, MUJI says some of its drink items that are being contained in plastic will be discontinued after they sell out.
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MUJI’s new aluminum drink bottles, now available in Japan. Image via PR Times
[via SoraNews24, images via various sources]
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