Packaging manufacturer Earth Cardboard Co., Ltd. has launched Cardboard Eco Cushion, a 100% cardboard cushioning material created by upcycling offcuts and surplus paper generated at the company’s factories. It provides a sustainable alternative to...
Kaman Inc., the Kamakura-based operator of the reuse container sharing service Megloo, has officially obtained B Corp certification on 30 May. The announcement coincided with Japan’s Zero Waste Day, which syncs with the company’s efforts in creating...
Tsushima City has established a circular economy model that converts ocean-drift plastic bottles into the high-quality textile, OCEAN THREAD®. This material has already been successfully implemented commercially through upcycled flight tags for All...
Aichi Prefecture has launched a call for applications for the 2026 Aichi Environmental Innovation Project. The initiative seeks startups and businesses to propose technologies and ideas that address environmental challenges, including carbon...
ecoeat is a retail brand with a focus on food loss reduction, and it opened its first Takarazuka branch. Located in Hyogo Prefecture, the outlet aims to promote resource circulation by selling food items that would otherwise be discarded. The store...


