CEO Panasonic, Yuki Kusumi, announced earlier this week its “Panasonic GREEN IMPACT” plan with two main targets. All its operations will aim for zero carbon by 2030. Panasonic also wants to reduce carbon emissions on the customer side through energy...
Asahi Brewery will install 1,008 solar panels on the roof of their warehouse in Nagoya, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 287 tons annually. While it already has solar power generators in its Fukuoka and Ibaraki factories, this time...
Japan saw its first picture book hotel, EHON HOTEL, open two weeks ago. This hotel is designed from a child’s perspective. Unlike a typical hotel for rest, EHON HOTEL is made for children to read, play and enjoy, while the parents have amenities...
Read Kimiko Hirata’s assessment of Japan’s energy system in this companion article: Climate campaigner Kimiko Hirata on how to change Japan’s energy system. Despite the success of Kimiko Hirata’s efforts as part of the climate action NGO Kiko...
Kimiko Hirata is an inspiring figure as a climate campaigner in Japan. In face of the rigid inertia of the Japanese government to implement effective and immediate climate-positive action, she is pushing the nation forward. Her work includes...
As more and more people are becoming conscious of environmental issues, sustainable practices are becoming standard in the fashion industry. Are you trying to make your wardrobe greener? Here is a list of 115 sustainable fashion brands available in...
Vegan noodle brand ZENB released three 100% vegan cooking sauces. It started with just ZENB NOODLE first, but the popularity of the vegan noodles among fans and the feedback for convenient cooking has led ZENB to release the three sauces, “Pad...
PEEL Lab has created a new plant-based leather from bamboo. It is a biotech venture that promotes sustainable, plant-derived materials, focusing on controlling global warming, preventing food waste and loss, and avoiding animal abuse. They have...
A startup, Fermenstation Co. Ltd., which specializes in upcycling unused natural resources to promote a circular society using its original fermentation technology, renewed one of its beauty product collections, Oshu Sabon Premium soaps. To further...
Many people may organize their closets when the seasons change. This can happen more frequently for those who have children because they grow out of their clothes quickly. Considering that some clothes still can be worn, you may feel that throwing...