Most toothbrushes are made of plastic. They’re easily available at supermarkets so everybody uses them. But consider the amount of plastic waste they generate! We buy new toothbrushes on a regular basis, but what if we choose eco-friendly...
Awareness of a zero waste lifestyle is picking up in Japan, and bulk stores, which allows customers to purchase customized amounts without packaging, are essential parts of the trend. Unfortunately, the number of bulk stores are still limited. It...
What kind of accommodation can you call sustainable? What are the standards? There are many things to consider around traveling if you have concerns for environmental issues. It may be difficult to pick your perfect accommodation that covers all the...
THE THOUSAND KYOTO hotel is making a shift coming this April to respond to the growing awareness of SDGs and the global plastic problems. From April, they will change all amenities away from plastics, introducing amenities like bamboo toothbrushes...
The boutique store style table opens its third branch in COREDO Nihonbashi, Tokyo, this month. This boutique store prides itself on being ethical, sustainable and vegan. One can find over 500 different types of ethical lifestyle products such as...
As Japan’s Plastic Resource Circulation Act will be enacted in April, the nation’s interest in a circular economy is likely to increase. The Act promotes the society to “not generate waste” instead of the conventional “reduce waste.” The...
Plastic waste has become such a dire issue around the world. The handy, yet nonbiodegradable material has now made its way into our ecosystems, our oceans and the air we breathe. These may not seem striking, but the adverse effects of plastic...