Waste is everywhere. We are so accustomed to single-use convenience that our way of living evolved into a throwaway society. It is time for change as alternatives exist.

The single-use plastic problem

We already know that plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose. A product with such a lifespan, mass-produced for single use, only creates problems.

From all the plastic ever created 12% has been destroyed by incineration and only 9% has been recycled. This means that most plastic (79%) finds its way into the world’s ecosystems endangering all life forms on earth.

Luckily, different projects in the world are trying to clean up the mess we created. At Auklett, we want to tackle the issue at the source and offer zero-waste swaps that do not contribute to the plastic problem in the first place.

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What is zero-waste?

Since the invention of mass-produced plastic in the 1950’s, a throw-away culture has evolved in which obsolescence and single-use are serving the best interests of corporations. In this throw-away culture it is normal for a single-use item to be used for 10 minutes but to remain on earth for hundreds of years.

Zero-waste is a lifestyle that aims to reduce the waste generated on earth. It offers the simplest solution to pollution by tackling the plastic problem at its source.

The zero-waste movement is about finding beauty in simplicity. About doing more with less and refocussing on what is essential. The movement is made of a community of change makers who all take small steps towards sustainability. Together we go step by step towards a world with less waste. Join the
journey. Aim for progress, not perfection

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What are zero-waste swaps?

Zero-waste swaps are alternatives to reduce the waste generated from single-use items. Swaps exist everywhere, whether it is in the kitchen, the office, the bathroom there is always a possible swap around.

Swaps come with three main advantages:

1. Swaps generate the least amount of waste possible.
2. Swaps usually do a better job than their wasteful counterpart.
3. Swaps save you money on the long run as they are reusable.

We design zero-waste swaps to be reusable, recyclable and/or compostable. Have a look at our zero-waste swaps.