From July 24 to July 28, Nakano Ward becomes the testing ground for “Megloo,” a novel container-sharing service leveraging reusable containers to redefine takeout. The premise is elegant in its simplicity: reduce the scourge of...
As the fashion industry grapples with concerns about overproduction and waste, Book Off Corporation Ltd. is taking a unique approach to address the issue: a nationwide upcycling contest. A subsidiary of Book Off Group Holdings and the force behind...
The UK-origin charity organization, RED BOX JAPAN, aims to support students during their menstrual period by donating boxes filled with free menstrual products to schools. They have recently made a donation of menstrual products to Fujieda City in...
ASTRA FOOD PLAN Co., Ltd. has announced its acceptance into the “Fiscal 2023 Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Business Creation Subsidy” program. This propels their mission-impacting initiative, the “Saitama Food Circular...
ReNet Japan Recycling Corp. and Toyota Tsusho Corp. have partnered with retail giants Aeon Co. and Don Quijote Co., announcing a collaborative endeavor to recycle plastic toys. The “Toy Sector Circular Economy Promotion Project” will...
Non-profit organization WAIKI, located in Honmachi, Suita city, has taken a bold leap with the introduction of their new reuse initiative named ‘kitayo’. The venture, unveiled on July 8, seeks to breathe new life into items otherwise...
Factory brand y43 has made a noteworthy leap in sustainable manufacturing with the introduction of its latest product, the Recycled Shell Suitcase ‘Glide.’ Now available through the company’s online store, the company has taken a...
In the sleepy coastal town of Yono, perched on the northernmost edge of Iwate Prefecture, a unique assembly took place on a midsummer Saturday in 2023. A consortium of minds from various sectors – fishing industry stakeholders, culinary pioneers...
Muse Platinum has launched a charitable initiative called the “Muse Foundation’s 1 Coin for SDGs.” The venture was announced on last week, and is aimed at the salon’s expansive membership base, which stands at over four...
Embracing a movement that has touched the lives of nearly 300 million people worldwide, Yurakucho Marui will host a sustainable event, the “De-Plastic Lifestyle Support Fest,” over two days — July 29th and 30th. This event is geared...