Eco
Coupled with exceptional design, JAU is committed to showcasing Australian brands that defy convention, placing sustainability at the core of their design ethos. Explore a curated selection of brands dedicated to minimising plastic usage, repurposing textile waste, and making the path to sustainability both enjoyable and accessible. Browse through a range of reusable cups and bottles, beeswax wraps, luxurious blankets crafted from recycled wool, and innovative dining ware made from recycled rubber.
You can also view a selection of these brands on our eco-focused website, Less Plastic, where we actively champion sustainability projects to encourage the practice of reuse in Japan.
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Reusable Cups and Bottles ↓
Reusable Cups
by KeepCup
KeepCup stands as a prominent brand in the realm of reusable coffee cups and bottles, seamlessly blending sustainability with style. Crafted by baristas, each KeepCup item is meticulously designed to facilitate the effortless enjoyment of takeaway coffee or any beverage.
JAU is KeepCup's official distributor and works with the brand to promote reuse habits in Japan as well. You can learn more about our projects on our eco focused website Less Plastic.
Learn more about the KeepCup brand
Sustainable Kitchenware ↓
Beeswax Wraps
by SUSTOMi
Plastic wrap is a daily necessity to many households but for those prioritising environmental consciousness, SUSTOMi Beeswax wraps are a great low-waste lifestyle staple.
Produced on the small island of Tasmania in Australia, SUSTOMi specialises in crafting beeswax wraps that add a touch of contemporary prints and vibrant colours to your on-the-go lunches or stored snacks. These beeswax coated wraps holds its shape around biscuits, fruits and loaves of bread while also clinging tightly to any bowl.
Recycled Wool Blanket ↓
Passage Blanket
by Seljak
Seljak blankets give new life to textile waste turning them into beautiful blankets designed to withstand the test of time.
The Passage blanket is designed in Australia by the Seljak Sisters and crafted with yarn spun in Italy from repurposed woollen jumpers and garments. It is made from 70% recycled wool and 5% other recycled fibres. Soft and lightweight, the Passage blanket is an ideal choice as a couch cover, bedspread, picnic rug, or even as a unique wall piece!
Recycled Rubber Design ↓
Rhombus Table Trivets
by Champ.Co
Founded by architect and product designer Lauren Steller, Champ is all about exploring infinite play in everyday functions. Champ challenges the norms of dining ware design, innovating with durable, recycled rubber to craft modular coasters and placemats.
Enter the Rhombus Table Trivets, versatile coaster packs with a myriad of uses. Employ one or two as coasters during a wine night, arrange six together to fashion a placemat for your pot of stew, or engage a restless child at the dinner table with these geometric puzzle pieces. The possibilities are endless!
