If you’re a fan of Gachapon machines, you know how irresistible it is to drop a coin, twist the knob, and hope for a surprise capsule toy. But, have you ever thought about the environmental impact of these little plastic treasures? Enter Pepapon, a brand that's redefining the Gachapon experience with an eco-friendly twist.
What Makes Pepapon Different?
Pepapon is a brand that's all about combining fun with sustainability. Traditional Gachapon machines are known for their plastic capsules and toys that often end up in landfills. This leads most Gachapon vendors to try to collect back the capsules for recycling. Pepapon is changing the game by focusing on eco-conscious materials and practices to eliminate the need to chase those caps down.
First off, Pepapon capsules are made from recycled materials. Instead of adding more plastic waste to the environment, they’re made of thin, cardboard like paper. This is a big win for reducing overall plastic consumption and waste. The prizes inside are more consumable then your average Gachapon prize. Snacks, teas, seeds, or stickers for the most part. Items like toys inside are also crafted from biodegradable, natural or recycled materials, ensuring that even if they do end up being discarded, they won’t stick around for centuries.
Eco-Friendly Fun
Pepapon doesn’t just stop at the capsules and toys. The brand also changes up the machine. No longer a giant shiny plastic eye catcher, they instead use fun and whimsical designs to make the cardboard machines catch the eye and wonder of potential players
A Closer Look at the Prizes
The prizes range from cute and fun to frankly odd. Enjoying a cup of tea, sounds cozy to me. Planting some seeds in the little Pepapon capsule, or decorating it with stickers sounds fun for a kid. A badge of a very pretty company cat is a nice decoration. Then there's snacks - crickets. Nah, not for me. Maybe if I had a pet lizard.
Join the Pepapon Movement
If you’re excited about the idea of enjoying Gachapon without the environmental guilt, Pepapon is definitely worth checking out. Unfortunately, you're unlikely to find these for sale, anywhere, not even in Japan. If you did the vendor would definitely be tackling you for those capsules back as the price point of 5,500 yen for 6 capsules at this time makes them only viable for personal use. You can get them at the website pepapon.com and not only will you be adding cool new items to your collection, but you’ll also be supporting a brand that’s working towards a greener future. So maybe one day we'll all get to experience them.
Happy collecting!
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