"I feel most alive surrounded by pure nature or in the waves of the sea. Wherever I go today, I see plastic waste all around, from the most hidden beaches to deep forests. It breaks my heart to see what we humans are causing. That’s why I decided to make it my personal mission in life to work for a sustainable planet. As part of this effort, GoodWays was created." Johan, founder of GoodWays
In Asia, it is believed that green tea should always be enjoyed only from glass. Why? Because only then can we see its beauty and fully savor its taste - and that is half the pleasure of drinking. Moreover, drinking from glass is the purest way for both us and our Earth. This idea truly resonated with us, and thus the initial plan was born.
Why GoodWays?
The main idea behind the creation of GoodWays is to contribute to the reduction of the world's dependence on plastic bottles and other single-use products. We believe that if we offer people beautiful and practical reusable alternatives that they will love, it will allow them to live a life with less waste and spread this idea in a gentle way.
To achieve this, we needed a bottle that would suit all possible purposes. A bottle with a beautiful and simple design, clean materials, and great practical use, that we would want to take everywhere with us, keeping our drink always at hand. Something playful that would spark creativity! We also wanted it to be suitable for all the drinks we love - tea, coffee, fruit and herbal infusions, sodas, and anything else we can imagine.
And thus, GoodGlass was born!
We began a thorough search for the right manufacturer who would meet the criteria we set. Finally, we found a place in Zhejiang province, China, where the highest possible quality and care is ensured through fair manufacturing practices that we can be proud of, with raw materials sourced locally.
After long experimentation with various designs on our friends, family, and colleagues, we found the best possible option and our first eco-friendly bottle GoodGlass Thermo was born! Since then, we have continuously improved the design and quality to ensure that GoodGlass meets all our requirements. The final product is much more than we ever hoped for, and we are excited to share it with you!
And what happened next?
Since GoodGlass first saw the light of day in 2017, a lot has happened. It’s an exciting journey that hasn’t always been easy. It has also been intertwined with tough moments, during which we made many mistakes, but we learned a lot from them. The positive feedback from all of you is what keeps us going and pushes us forward. Thanks to you, we know it’s worth it! Every day we work to continuously improve, fulfilling our goals and offering you the best possible experience!
"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would fall apart, I would still plant my apple tree."
Martin Luther
With love,
Terka, Johan & the GoodWays team
