A little marketplace has opened at AROMATICA.
Items that have finished their role in someone’s home are placed on display, waiting for new owners — children’s clothes no longer worn, toys left in drawers, and well-loved household goods. Now in its third year, the Reuse Market began as a small event to celebrate “Resource Circulation Day.” Employees bring unused items from home to sell, and the proceeds, along with any remaining goods, are donated. What started modestly has grown into a cherished company tradition that many look forward to each year: “What treasures will appear this time?”
Handmade with Care
This year, the spotlight was on AROMATICA’s crochet club, Moongchi Moongchi. For weeks leading up to the event, members gathered during lunch breaks to choose colors, stitch patterns, and share conversations while creating handmade pieces. Their colorful crochet bags and accessories brightened the market and drew everyone’s attention. Each item carried a tiny label, proudly marking the hands that had made it. 🧶
Moments That Continue
The Reuse Market is filled with thoughtful details. Price tags made from leftover fabric last year were reused again this year, and unused materials were transformed into new props instead of being discarded. It’s more than just a marketplace; it’s a space where objects are reused, reborn, and given a second life. Every item carries a story, and as it passes to a new owner, we are reminded of the culture of reuse and how naturally it becomes part of our lives.
Giving That Lasts Beyond the Market
Another beauty of the Reuse Market lies in what happens afterward. All proceeds and unsold items are donated, flowing back to communities in need. Items that once had meaning in one home find new purpose in another — and finally, through giving, they extend their journey even further. Through this, we share a quiet but lasting sense of fulfillment.
From a Small Tradition to a Greater Value
At AROMATICA, we cultivate the joy of “reuse” within our workplace. This spirit is also shared with our customers through Refill Day, a monthly event that encourages sustainable consumption. If the Reuse Market has become an internal tradition, Refill Day is a tradition that connects us all. Traditions are not just repetitions; they reflect the values we live by.
Every small action — using less, reusing more, and extending the life of what we own — builds a culture. That culture, in turn, shapes a future to be handed down to the next generation, a quiet but enduring legacy.
Coming This October
This year’s market was once again filled with laughter, warmth, and meaningful exchanges. It was special to see items thought to be finished with find new possibilities. And in October, AROMATICA’s Refill Day (October 21) will be joined by a special Reuse Market.
Use less. Reuse more. Make it last.
Join us this October to create stories that endure.
Reuse more, Waste less!