The Japanese government formulated a comprehensive Circular Economy Action Plan during a ministerial meeting on 21 April. This policy aims to strengthen the domestic supply system for recycled resources as global competition for raw materials...
Kirishima Shuzo has entered a partnership with Miyakonojo City and Starbucks Coffee Japan to circulate shochu lees and coffee grounds into biogas to provide renewable energy for the local community. Under this collaboration, Kirishima Shuzo accepts...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is reviewing regulations to allow the sale of individual label-less PET bottles. During a meeting of the Industrial Structure Council’s Containers and Packaging Recycling Working Group on 24 April...
Fermentation-focused restaurant Umami Takurami in Tokyo launched a limited-edition Fairtrade Set last week. The establishment is a two-star recipient of the Food Made Good Japan Awards 2025, and they are promoting the circular economy by upcycling...
A collaborative partnership in Fukushima Prefecture has expanded its scope and membership to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy. 14 organisations, including local governments, private companies, and academic institutions, held a...
Tokyu Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. will launch a new hotel brand, The HOTEL Well-hub Haneda, come 6 July, which rebrands the existing Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu REI Hotel into an experience-designed property. The new brand will adopt a base camp...
Fashion rental brand LULUTI has opened a flagship store on the fourth floor of Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo. The shop focuses on formal wear, including dresses for weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, and parties, and provides a hybrid service where...
The Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI-KANSAI) released two guidebooks last week to promote the adoption of biomanufacturing products. These resources aim to expand demand and facilitate the introduction of bio-based materials among...
JEPLAN, Inc., Axens, and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) have successfully completed their demonstration of a semi-commercial scale fibre-to-fibre recycling process. The partners processed tens of tonnes of used textile waste at a facility in...
AirCloset Inc., the operator of the fashion rental service airCloset, has launched a new buyback service titled airCloset Kaitori this month. The service contributes to the acceleration of circular economy, now allowing members to sell used items...