The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition has launched a reuse matching platform as part of its “Green Expo” initiative. The platform, called “Expo Circular Market: Myakuichi!,” went live on August 6 and is designed to...
It took a long time to get out of the traffic in Tokyo, and by the time I noticed, it was pitch dark outside. As I drove down a road without even streetlights, I saw something along the white line. Was it a living creature or just an object? I...
Nomura Real Estate Holdings has announced a new initiative aimed at repurposing unwanted clothing and miscellaneous items collected from its properties. Launched in collaboration with ECOMMIT, a company specializing in circular value chains, Nomura...
Any visitor to Tokyo will step into Shinjuku at least once. It is where the world’s busiest train station accommodates 2.7 million passengers per day and where the Tokyo Metropolitan Government manages GDP as large as the Netherlands’. It is also...
Japan’s traditional artisans offer lessons in zero waste that have been practiced for centuries. Seeing the collaboration between Omoros and Iwata Sanpou Seisakusho, a manufacturer of ceremonial offering stands (also known as sanpou) reveals another...
The upcoming Hokkaido Marathon 2024 will feature participant T-shirts made from chemically recycled polyester, derived from unwanted running wear collected from last year’s runners. The initiative, a partnership between JEPLAN’s “BRING™”...
Amu Co., Ltd., a company based in Miyagi Prefecture, has launched a new initiative to recycle discarded fishing nets into high-quality nylon materials. This initiative aims to mitigate the environmental impact of abandoned fishing gear (or...
What comes to mind when you think of sustainable fashion? Perhaps it’s vegan leather made from fruits and plants, biodegradable clothing or innovative materials. We tend to look at new technologies because the concept of sustainable fashion is...
The latest news of the flood and evacuation of 2,000 residents in Iwate Prefecture served as nature’s reminder. As residents in Japan grapple once again with the reality of the climate crisis, a new tool aims to enhance disaster preparedness...
Sixteen young people from across Japan have filed an unprecedented lawsuit against ten major power companies, demanding that they significantly reduce their carbon dioxide emissions to help secure a livable future. The lawsuit, filed on August 6 in...