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Zero Waste Store Namibia, in Windhoek, the southwestern African country's capital, is transforming the shopping habits of locals to promote environmentally sustainable practices. Brigitte Reissner opened the store in to help cut waste in the environment. Unlike ordinary retailers, the store operates under the principle of waste minimization, offering items for sale without any packaging. It also advocates the consumption of organic products. According to Reissner, customers bring their own containers and fill them with the desired quantity of products, minimizing the need for single-use packaging. The weight of the container is measured and recorded, and each product is assigned a unique code corresponding to the container filled. The store also promotes reusable paper bags, which, unlike plastic ones, can be composted. The practice supports the government's pollution control efforts. Namibia implemented a ban on plastic carrier bags in all 'Protected Areas' in , followed by the introduction of a plastic bag levy in August Reissner, now in her 50s and having worked previously as a hairdresser in Windhoek for over 25 years, opened the store after witnessing the negative impact of waste on the climate and environment. To prepare for this endeavor, she conducted extensive research in neighboring South Africa, at the time witnessing a boom of zero-waste stores. She also consulted with zero-waste enthusiasts like United States-based author Bea Johnson and later completed an online course on establishing zero-waste stores. While zero-waste stores have gained popularity in various parts of the world, they are relatively new in Namibia, with only two known such stores. The other one is in the country's coastal town of Swakopmund. Over the years, the store has experienced significant growth, expanding its trade to include more than high-quality spices, flour, snacks, seeds, health products, cleaning products, cosmetics, and some manufactured items. For Reissner, this approach also helps promote organic and locally sourced products. About 90 percent of the cosmetics products come from local suppliers. Customers can also order items online via the store's website, zerowastestore. The store has two employees. Emilia Khristian, who joined the shop in , has witnessed the changing shopping habits of residents who have enthusiastically embraced the concept of zero-waste. The store also serves as an educational platform. Each visitor presents an opportunity to educate on the impact of packaging waste and the importance of sustainable living, Reissner said. In the meantime, despite the significant impact and growth, the store faces several challenges, including limited expansion funds and product importation hurdles. These challenges posed difficulties, especially in the first three years, but were overcome through social media marketing and online ordering platforms, diversifying the store's product offerings. The growing clientele in the last two years has helped profit margins improve year-on-year to sustain the store and her livelihood, Reissner said. Looking ahead, Reissner hoped that her store will significantly influence business models in Namibia. Romeo Muyunda, spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, said initiatives driven toward waste management serve as catalysts for change and the adoption of sustainable practices, and align with national goals for a greener environment. Hello Africa Zero-waste store promotes environmentally sustainable practices in Namibia Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Comments Comments 0. You may like. Follow us on. Hello Africa Zero-waste store promotes environmentally sustainable practices in Namibia.