Itakura Town in Gunma Prefecture has launched a new resource circulation initiative in partnership with the PASSTO service to promote the reuse and recycling of unwanted clothing. The town has installed PASSTO collection boxes at five public...
Japanese knitwear brand CFCL Inc. secured B Corp recertification in January 2026 with a score of 143.5 points. As of February 2026, this represents the highest score recorded by any Japanese company under the international certification system. B...
Shikada Sangyo Inc., a Fukuoka-based manufacturer of natural interior materials, is showcasing its Coco Mosaic Tile, upcycled from coconut shells. The Coco Mosaic Tile is a circular material made entirely from discarded coconut shells. Shikada...
Shin-Mirai Co., Ltd. is a company focused on sustainable forest management, and they have announced a new nature positive project at Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch in Tochigi Prefecture. It would integrates forest maintenance, biodiversity research, and...
Working Hasegawa Co., Ltd., a workwear manufacturer in Fukuoka Prefecture, has received the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 for its sustainable medical wear brand, sukui. The brand was recognised for its integration of circular economy principles...
The Ministry of the Environment announced the winners of the 7th ESG Finance Awards Japan, holding the official ceremony on last month. The awards evaluate and award efforts to expand ESG finance by recognising organisations that integrate...
Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation has announced the completion of a major repowering project at its Nishime Wind Farm in Akita Prefecture and a new strategic partnership for its Tokushima operations. The Nishime Wind Farm, situated in Yurihonjo...
Vegan options are growing in Tokyo and have found a place as a popular choice among diners in the city. The increasing options are certainly good news for those looking for healthier options or for those looking to do their part against climate...
Too Good To Go Japan announced last month that its food waste reduction application reached 250,000 registered users within one week of its official launch. The service originated in Denmark, commenced operations in Japan on 28 January. The service...
Sangetsu Corporation and TEIJIN FRONTIER CO., LTD. have launched a horizontal circular recycling system to turn used polyester curtains into new curtains. The system combines Sangetsu’s nationwide collection network with TEIJIN FRONTIER’s chemical...