Hair care products are a part of each and every home. For those of us lucky to have beautiful locks of hair, it is important to have great products that help keep our hair clean, stylish, and strong. However, it isn’t a secret that a great majority...
It is normal to throw out children’s clothing after it has ripped, or because the child has simply outgrown it and needs new garments. With Lynks, parents will no longer have to throw away children’s clothing. Lynks makes it possible to recycle...
The world is now facing plenty of obstacles that now threaten not only our civilization, but our world’s environment. Although these issues are a constant danger to human beings, animals and plants, it is important to thoroughly understand their...
Food waste is a global phenomenon that happens in both industrial countries and developing countries. Every year, millions of tons of food is discarded or goes to waste. Japan is no outlier, and the country itself is combating the realities of an...
With the threat of climate change to our civilization and the Earth’s environment, many people have begun shifting their mindset, lifestyle, and perspective toward zero waste. In order to understand zero waste, it is important to grasp how to...
Over the past 20 years, organic food has become more prevalent in our lives and diets. Many countries, including Japan, have seen an increase in the consumption of organic produce from supermarkets, stores, and local farmer’s markets. Many...
More brands in Japan and around the world are turning to recycled plastics. It has some of the most stringent policies when it comes to recycling plastics. However, how effective are recycled plastics in Japan, and how are they affecting the...
Miyagi Prefecture has placed a ban fishing for small bluefin tuna less than 30 kg until September 30 2019. This comes after the estimate that the amount of tuna acquired this year may exceed limits set by the prefecture. This consequence of...
Vintage clothing and second-hand shops have exploded throughout Japan in the past decade. However, even though the market has remarkably increased over the past ten years, some concerns regarding purchasing used clothing remain. Although the used...
Algorithmic Couture is aiming to automate the creation of zero waste fashion to provide ethical customized clothing. This project is now laying down the foundation to promote sustainability in the fashion world with the aid of designers, machine...