Zenbird Editorial TeamMitsubishi Research Institute (MRI) has commenced a demonstration project on 1 June to expand the use of recycled materials in plastic packaging. The initiative is commissioned by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as part of a...
The Ministry of the Environment published the 2026 Annual Report on the Environment, the Sound Material-Cycle Society, and Biodiversity on earlier this month, adopting the theme “Strengthening and Enriching the Japanese Archipelago through a...
A recent survey revealed that nearly half of Generation Z and Millennial consumers in Japan purchased second-hand or refurbished goods within the past year. The Consumer Survey on the Realisation of a Sustainable Society revealed that circular...
The Inclusive Association will host a landmark event titled Inclusive Runway® 2026 at Tokyo National Museum on 26 August. The fashion show aims to transcend the boundaries of disability, gender, age, and nationality. It will be co-hosted by the...
The Japanese Cabinet approved the FY2025 White Paper on Fisheries on Friday, establishing a strategic framework to transform the aquaculture sector into a primary growth industry. The annual report was submitted to the Diet by the Ministry of...
