LUSH Japan G.K., the local government of Minakami Town, and the Nature Conservation Society of Japan (NACS-J) signed a “Regenerative Partnership Agreement” on 15 December. The tripartite agreement aims to restore ecosystems and...
Suntory Holdings has announced a strategic partnership with the international environmental NGO Conservation International to initiate a regenerative agriculture pilot project in the Huila Department of Colombia. It is scheduled to commence in 2026...
Nikkei BP, in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting, released a comprehensive research report titled “Circular Economy Business Creation & Entry Strategy” on 15 December. The report provides a detailed analysis...
Jimoty Inc. is collaborating with Matsubara City, opening the Jimoty Spot Matsubara Store today. Located within the Seven Park Amami shopping mall, this facility marks the first public-private reuse hub in Matsubara City. The collaboration has...
Outdoor festivals in Japan are synonymous with seasonal celebration, yet they often leave behind a significant environmental footprint, often in the form of single-use plastic waste. Packaging manufacturer Orikane Co., Ltd. partnered with...
Nihon Kusaki Lab has partnered with the major food subscription service Oisix ra Daichi Inc. to launch a new food product utilising a native tree species previously regarded as waste. The product “Maqaw-scented Spanish Mackerel in Oil”...
While environmental awareness is rising globally, the actual purchase rate of ethical products often lags behind consumer sentiment. In the realm of sustainable food, specifically plant-based meat, marketers have long relied on appeals to health and...
FANCL Corporation, a major Japanese cosmetics and dietary supplement manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, has announced that its cumulative donations of upcycled flower pots to the city exceeded 25,000 units as of November 2025. The pots are...
Unicharm Corporation has announced a new partnership with Fuji Clean Co., Ltd. to develop a “Dry Washing Method” for recycling used disposable nappies (diapers). Their goal is to reduce water consumption in the recycling process to...
Yokohama City has launched a collaborative initiative to collect unwanted clothing from residents and recycle the material into staff uniforms for the upcoming GREEN×EXPO 2027. The circular fashion project began last week, and is being conducted in...