Japan's first free refill app, MyMizu, now available
for download on iOS!
Access 8,000+ Free Water Refill Points Nationwide And ReduceYour Consumption of Single-Use Plastics!
(Tokyo, September 25​th​, 2019)
On September 20​th​, Social Innovation Japan publicly launched Japan’s first freewater refill app, ​MyMizu​ (beta version). MyMizu aims to reduce PET bottle
consumption and build a nationwide movement for sustainability.
The free smartphone app connects its users to 8,000+ refill stations nationwide,including public water sources (e.g. water fountains) and partner businesses(cafes, restaurants, hotels and shops), enabling people to refill instead of buying
bottled water.
Japan is the second-largest producer of PET bottles in the world; every year,
over 22 billion are produced domestically. Whilst Japan’s recycling technology
and infrastructure are advanced, approximately 2.6 billion bottles areincinerated, sent to landfill, or simply lost to waterways and the oceans annually.
Through the app, users can:i)Access 8,000+ points across Japan to refill their bottlesii)
Discover new places (cafes, restaurants, hotels, etc.)iii)
Reduce consumption of single-use plastic bottlesiv)
Upload their own refill spots, contributing to the movement
PART OF A GLOBAL MOVEMENTWith the G20 having been hosted in Japan this year and the Tokyo 2020
Olympics and Paralympics approaching, the world’s eyes are on Japan: MyMizu
provides an unparalleled opportunity for government and businesses to showthat Japan is serious about sustainability.
MyMizu’s launch coincided with two key events for Japan: the opening of theRugby World Cup (considered the world’s third-largest sporting event) and theGlobal Climate Strike (a global demonstration for urgent action on theenvironment). An expected 1.8 million spectators, including up to 600,000
overseas visitors that come to watch the Rugby World Cup can stay hydrated

without the need for single-use plastic bottles, and participate in a global effort
towards climate action.
MyMizu gives partner businesses a free opportunity to increase foot traffic,
enhance their branding, and play their part in making their local area moresustainable and liveable – one bottle at a time.
REVIEWS
Thus far, the app (provided free-of-charge to users and partner businesses) has
received an a​ verage 4.9-star rating ​on the App Store, with feedback including:-“The app is a real game-changer! Now we have access to so many
refilling stations, we can avoid buying plastic bottles.”“Very Innovative and useful! I hope this app will spread across Japan
before the Olympics.”“I’ve been waiting for this app to launch for a long time!”“I’ve been searching for an app like this! By knowing where refill points
are, I no longer have to buy PET bottles! It’s a really easy way to live amore eco-friendly lifestyle.”“This is incredible! It’s truly revolutionary. People are increasingly carrying
around their own bottles, but if you run out of water, then you end up
buying PET bottles. But finding places where you can refill for freeresolves this. And you may even find a place to relax or a new favouritespot.”---The MyMizu app is internationally available for download on ​iOS only​.
Visit our website, ​mymizu.co​, to find out more about our mission, how todownload the app, and how to register a new refill station.
MyMizu is borne out of ​Social Innovation Japan​, a registered non-profit
organisation with a mission to activate greater social innovation in and out ofJapan.
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