Same-sex marriage is not currently recognized in Japan. Some local governments, such as Shibuya Ward in Tokyo, have introduced a partnership system, the equivalent of marriage for same-sex couples, which allows them to publicly prove their...
We can reduce carbon emissions as individuals by asking two questions, where does this come from? where does this go after we use them? If we switched to 100% renewable energy tomorrow, we would only have cut 55% of total global carbon emissions...
In Japan, about one out of every ten people is left-handed. Therefore, left-handed people are the minority in society. There are also people who can only use one side of their body due to physical disabilities. Japan’s environment for left...
The best way to tackle the problem of global warming and increasing carbon emissions is to look at the carbon cycle, or in a more straightforward sense, where carbon should be. Remember, carbon is not the enemy, but it is more about putting carbon...
Japan is lagging behind in two aspects in the world. One is the advancement of women in society, and the other is climate action. According to the Gender Inequality Index by United Nations Development Programme, Japan ranks 24th out of 162...
Japan has been concerned about agricultural decline for years. Rice production, in particular, keeps decreasing due to the westernization of dietary patterns among Japanese people. The annual rice consumption per person has decreased to 50.7kg in...
Both upcycling and reusing (secondhand) clothes have their place in reducing waste, taking us a step closer to zero waste and a circular economy. So we want to include both as better alternatives to discarding them as garbage. If we have to say...
Those familiar with Zenbird will know our stand that carbon and plastics are more nuanced than simply good or bad. But can we live without plastics? Here is a map of how much Japan depended on plastics. Red areas mean 100% dependent on plastic...
（Japanese version below：記事後半から日本語でお読みいただけます） Zenbird aims to connect with readers and be a helpful platform for them to live better, more enriched lives through the community. We plan to offer opportunities to deepen understanding and experience...
In May 2020, Japan updated its Circular Economy Vision to respond to the failings of the linear economy model and growing demand for global markets and society to factor in environmental concerns. While changes include an outlook for developments in...