How can we preserve nature's limited resources for the future?
Have you heard of the “Coffee 2050 Problem”? The “Coffee 2050 Problem,” announced by World Coffee Research (WCR), an international research organization, is that the number of areas suitable for growing Arabica, which accounts for approximately 60% of the world's coffee bean production, will be reduced by half by 2050. It is said that climate change due to global warming will result in higher temperatures and humidity, epidemics of “rust,” and droughts, and that the land previously suitable for coffee cultivation will become unsuitable for it.
ORIGAMI's products are manufactured in Mino, Japan, where pottery has flourished and developed. As a “manufacturer” of coffee utensils, ORIGAMI is working on a new way of dealing with the depletion. We are committed to reducing waste and reusing valuable resources.
*We are thinking about what is truly necessary in today's world and working toward that goal by creating new products and spreading the value of those products.
*Finding the right way to use limited resources and connecting them to the future are the manufacturing activities needed in our world.
With the above goals in mind, we launched the “ReWork” project. The first project is “ReWork Dripper”.
Even if there is nothing wrong with the product itself, if it has small scratches or slightly blurred printing, it is considered a defect. The ReWork Dripper was born out of the belief that these items must be disposed of, and that recycling them, rather than discarding them, will reduce the environmental burden.
"ReWork Dripper” is the first reused product in the project. This dripper has the same shape as the existing ORIGAMI Dripper, but the major difference is in its manufacturing process, which uses 20% recycled porcelain that was crushed during production. The 20 ribs (grooves) create a space between the dripper and the paper, allowing hot water to escape smoothly, and the functionality of the ReWork Dripper is no different from the regular ORIGAMI Dripper. To preserve the unique texture of the pottery, it is not glazed. The matte finish gives it a sophisticated design. The size of the ReWork Dripper differs slightly from the original ORIGAMI Dripper because it is made of recycled materials. It is a few millimeters larger than the conventional dripper, but the paper filter, holder, etc. can be used in the same way.
Due to the characteristics of ceramics and the production process, the surface may have fine irregularities or numerous small holes depending on the color and production period. Please note that this is not a defect.
We will continue to improve our product management, including the manufacturing process and subsequent storage environment, while working to ensure that our customers are satisfied with their purchases and agree with the concept of this initiative itself.