Glass is a material that everyone sees almost every day but rarely notices. In any city, it is nearly impossible to look around without seeing glass in every direction. From residential and commercial windows to car windshields, and even the screen...
Based on data from fiscal year 2016, the Ministry of the Environment announced that landfill sites in Japan may be exhausted by 2040. Currently, the recycling rate for general waste in Japan remains around 20%, ranking it 29th among the 34 OECD...
“Feeling like you hate yourself, enduring tough days with a smile for someone else, believing it’s over because you’re weak. You’ve done well. You don’t need to express everything or speak perfectly. Why not put a few...
In recent years, the sustainability of the abundance of the sea has become a pressing concern in the world. For example, there are a wide range of problems, such as marine pollution caused by industrial and domestic wastewater, resource depletion...
The fashion industry faces various social challenges. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the fashion industry produces 20% of the world’s wastewater and is responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gas...
“Men work, women take care of the home.” In 2023, these words may evoke a strong sense of discomfort for many. According to a survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the amount of time fathers spend on childcare is...
In recent years, Sri Lanka, where the political situation has been unstable due to the serious economic crisis, has repeatedly held demonstrations demanding the resignation of the government since March 2022. In July 2022, a large-scale protest...
Insect food is attracting more and more attention as a protein in the future that will mitigate the food crisis. While intrigued, some people may hesitate, thinking, “It’s a little scary to eat something I’ve never experienced...
Hida City in Gifu Prefecture is home to magnificent autumn foliage wood that turns bright red in the fall. Unlike the monoculture cedar forests, which artificially make up nearly 20 percent of Japan’s forests, the natural “broadleaf” forest in...
In daily life, activities that focus on zero waste and decarbonization are gradually increasing. From now on, it will be necessary to pay attention to efforts to reduce environmental impact while enjoying entertainment and tourism as usual...