These days, many people are trying to minimize the use of plastic in their daily activities to help preserve the environment. It was also applied by a store in Kemang, South Jakarta, Naked Inc. The store is a pioneer of zero waste store in Jakarta.
Zero waste itself is a way to minimize waste and reduce the possibility of food being wasted. The zero waste store uses another alternative to replace plastic. Also at this store, buyers are also allowed to buy goods in small quantities and as their needed.
Located in Como Park, Kemang, Naked Inc’s location is hidden and not so big, but the store offers complete daily necessities. Here you can just buy some snacks, or pasta, kitchen spices, nuts, any kind of oil, to homemade essentials such as soap, shampoo, laundry soap, and deodorant. All items at Naked Inc. are guaranteed to be safe for your health, because they are made without preservatives, dyes and artificial flavorings. In addition, the zero waste store also supports local products. Yes, all goods here are obtained from local producers in any regions in Indonesia. Naked Inc. invites local producers to promote their goods here. Cool!
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If you’ve never been shopping at a zero waste store, don't need to be confused! Before visiting Naked Inc, you can bring an empty container from home. Also prepare a shopping list along with estimated amount. When you arrive, you can immediately pick up items you needed. Later, Naked Inc. staff will weigh the container you are carrying and will be filled with items you want to buy.
Then, the container will be weighed again. The weight of your container after being filled will be reduced by the weight of the container before filling. The result is the weight of your goods purchased will be multiplied by the price per gram. In accordance with the zero waste concept, buyers only have to pay for items per gram.
What if you don't have a container or forget to bring it? Don’t worry! Because Naked Inc. provide glass containers at affordable prices. The store also has an adoption program for customers' unused containers, which can be donated to Naked Inc. This open adoption is pegged at Rp 5,000. The proceeds from the sale of unused containers will later be donated to some aid agencies that will change every month.
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