Zenbird Editorial TeamAs part of the Panda Bamboo Project, Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture is releasing new Panda Bamboo Tumblers. They are made with upcycled, leftover bamboos that are discarded without being eaten by pandas. The promotion of using reusable cups would also reduce the parks’ use of disposable cups.
More upcycling ideas from Japan
- 2026-08-20: Fukushima region building circular model, turning rice waste into resin
- 2026-08-20: Kameoka City upcycles closed school desks into percussion instruments
- 2026-08-17: Japanese newspaper upcycles unused miso into scented paper and ink
- 2026-08-15: Kyoto students help upcycle unmanaged bamboo into local menma
- 2026-08-10: Agritech startup turns unused agricultural waste into sustainable fertiliser
