Global warming, environmental degradation and sustainability are amongst the key challenges of the 21st century. Yet, the magnitude of these problems can make tackling them seem daunting and unapproachable. We sit down with Brian and Jian, the co-founders of Naked Asian Grocer - Australia’s first zero waste Asian grocer - to chat through their founder journey, as well as how people can implement sustainable practices in their lives through small progressive changes.
TIMESTAMPS
(2:35) Beginning of conversation
(2:58) Naked Asian Grocer backstory
(5:08) How did the name come to be?
(9:06) Subtlety of "Sustainability" and "Zero Waste" in Asian Culture
(13:39) NAG as a solution to food waste from specialty recipes
(15:52) Who is your target consumer?
(21:17) How can we communicate and highlight this issue for the Asian community? Are sustainability and low-zero waste important topics in Asian communities?
(23:47) Environmentalism as a form of activism
(30:28) What is your dream for Naked Asian Grocer?
(34:26) Is there potential for expansion away from Asian products?
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