NYC's Package Free Shop Offers Products That Minimize Waste
Laura McQuarrie — May 13, 2017 — Eco
References: packagefreeshop & cnn
The 'Package Free' shop was recently opened as an online shop and pop-up store destination in New York City that offers a variety of zero waste goods without packaging.
Like many other stores, the shop offers a wide variety of personal and home care items, but what sets the pop-up apart is that there is little to no packaging in sight. Since it is estimated that the average American produces more than four pounds of trash per day, Package Free helps to bring awareness to the issue, and empower consumers to make alternative choices when it comes to consuming a variety of goods.
Package Free was created by fashion designer Daniel Silverstein, who only uses discarded fabric to make new clothes, and Lauren Singer of the Trash is for Tossers blog and The Simply Co.
Like many other stores, the shop offers a wide variety of personal and home care items, but what sets the pop-up apart is that there is little to no packaging in sight. Since it is estimated that the average American produces more than four pounds of trash per day, Package Free helps to bring awareness to the issue, and empower consumers to make alternative choices when it comes to consuming a variety of goods.
Package Free was created by fashion designer Daniel Silverstein, who only uses discarded fabric to make new clothes, and Lauren Singer of the Trash is for Tossers blog and The Simply Co.
Trend Themes
1. Zero Waste Products - The trend of zero waste products presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to develop packaging-free alternatives to traditional goods.
2. Online Zero Waste Shops - The rise of online zero waste shops creates an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing demand for sustainable and package-free products.
3. Awareness of Waste Reduction - The increasing awareness of waste reduction among consumers creates an opportunity for businesses to educate and provide solutions to minimize waste.
Industry Implications
1. Eco-friendly Retail - The eco-friendly retail industry can capitalize on the zero waste trend by offering a wide range of packaging-free products to cater to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Sustainable Fashion - The sustainable fashion industry can take advantage of the zero waste movement by developing clothing lines that use discarded fabric to create new garments, reducing textile waste.
3. Green Living Solutions - The green living solutions industry can innovate by creating products and services that support waste reduction and help individuals adopt a low-waste lifestyle.
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