I normally rent a scooter in our holidays to get around more easily. The Goa-vacation was not an exception. With a scooter you can feel the air and see more than just walking. Tapan, one of our hotel staff members in Goa, India asked me to give him a ride to a shop nearby to buy a shampoo. ”Of course, let´s go”, I said.
This moment changed something inside of me. Me an Heli, we both took 400 ml (13,5 OZ) bottles of shampoo with us for a two week holiday. I admit, I could use less.
When
we drove to the kiosk and Tapan bought his shampoo, it opened my
heart
and soul
wide open when
he told me the way he uses it.
He
bought one single
sachet,
containing 2 ml (0,06 OZ). Tapan
said; ”It will
last 1-2 weeks and I
will
wash myself
and my
clothes together the
same
time. Very convenient!
Sachets generate enormous amount of volume in India. Most of the shampoo sales are through single use sachets. What it means is that it is much easier to sell 50 sachets than 1 bottle. Quick turnover means lower costs. Sachets are primarily sold through smaller retailers who again run with lower margins and overheads. Bottles are often sold through supermarkets with higher overheads.
This
occasion made me question our way to live our lives by overconsuming
our planets resources. Our
worlds may be different concerning the
way we live, but we still share the same passion, love and smile for
life. I
eternally thank you Tapan for opening my eyes.
I love and respect you very much!
I love and respect you very much!
