In the olden days, people held on to traditional values. Things were cherished and used many times, before they were passed on to neighbors, relatives or the poor. However, in the present age, we tend to value novelty and convenience. Things that we deem as unnecessary are thrown away immediately. Ours have become a disposable culture. Hence, we need to rethink the “yet usefulness” of our possessions, rather than just recycling them.
“くるくる (Kuru Kuru)” means “re-circulation” in Japanese. Kuru Kuru Shop serves as a meeting place for people to bring in their “unnecessary but still usable” items, for others to take back and reuse. The concept originated from Kamikatsu, Japan, a “Zero Waste” town. Not only does the Kuru Kuru Shop give these items new life and keep them in circulation, it also inculcates good Earth-friendly habits based on the principle of "Good Habits are Better than a Carefree Life". |