Welcome to JEEM
JEEM is where Play, Work, Learn, and Live come together.
From NZ to Japan, let’s grow a fun and sustainable future.
About us
Jon lives in his cave
Jon can usually be found in his ‘cave’ — a workshop filled with tools, spare parts, and full of bits. Every day, he’s tinkering, repairing, and reimagining things others might throw away. From bikes and machines to little household fixes, Jon’s cave is a hub of creativity and practical magic. It’s where problems meet solutions, and where second lives are given to almost anything.
Play, work, learn, Live
遊暮働学
Rooted in permaculture, Mariko blends play, work, learning, and living into a way of life. She’s passionate about showing how simple, sustainable choices can ripple outward — nurturing family, community, and the earth itself.
We are JEEM
JEEM is Jon, Mariko, and Our daughters — a family exploring what it means to Play, Work, Learn, and Live in permaculture way in
Whanganui, New Zealand.
JEEM is about curiosity, creativity, and living lightly on the earth. Through projects like Kia ZERO and small everyday experiments, they share simple ways to live sustainably while enjoying life fully.
About Our Products
【Kia ZERO】
Kia ZERO was born in Japan, where families have long been creative in managing food waste in small living spaces. Inspired by that tradition, it has found a new home in New Zealand — helping households keep food scraps tidy, reduce landfill, and live closer to zero waste. It isn’t composting, and it won’t grow your soil, but it offers a simple, clean, and sustainable way to manage everyday kitchen waste.
Re Cycle Hanger
The ReCycle Hanger was born from our love of giving things a second life. Simple, sturdy, and practical, it helps keep clothes, bags, and everyday items organized while reducing waste. In our home, it’s more than a hanger
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