Many of us have become used to carrying our reusable water bottles around when we go out. It helps us avoid buying bottled water, thus reducing plastic consumption and waste generation. Still, there are times when you run out of water. Maybe it was...
Although the current situation related to refugees in Japan indicates poor support, the current status is not so hopeless. Some businesses are starting to support refugees in Japan. People Port Corp. is a Japanese company that engages in resolving...
It’s not easy to put yourself in someone’s shoes, especially if you were born and raised in a politically, economically or environmentally stable country. Take, for instance, life in Japan. The young generation has no experience of war...
Progress towards a circular economy should include not only individual efforts through better consumption habits. Systemic change at a policy level is vital too. For example, the South Korean government banned dumping food waste in landfills in 2005...
Recycling is one of the most beneficial waste management practices. It saves resources, energy and the environment while reducing landfill usage. Take plastics, for instance, the versatile yet problematic material at the center of the global waste...
A circular economy is a set of sustainable economic practices. It is driven by the efficient use of finite resources and the minimization of waste. This involves keeping products and materials in use, in contrast to the linear economy where...
Mori, a brand from HumanForum Co. Ltd., is a used clothing store that advocates the concept of second-hand retail. They carry over 6000 vintage clothing and items from all over the world. Mori launched MORI MEMBERS two weeks ago, a subscription...
There are children worldwide who, for whatever reason, cannot be raised by their birth parents. These reasons can include unwanted pregnancies, financial struggles or helping the children escape abusive environments. Regardless, it is vital that...
Many countries, cities, and communities worldwide have begun concentrating their efforts toward the purchasing and selling of local goods. Japan is no exception, and with good reason too. The purchase and sale of locally produced goods support small...
What would you do if you saw a man upskirt someone on an escalator, or drop a pill into his date’s drink while she went to the toilet? If your answer is “nothing,” then you are in agreement with the majority of Japanese people...