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...
Shiori Onuki is working on a life plan—actually, on more than 136,000 of them. That’s roughly how many people regularly watch her YouTube channel on sex education, which she started with the aim of giving Japanese youth the information they...
Recycled clothing is made from regenerated materials that are produced by sorting and breaking down of waste materials. Sustainable fashion brands are making conscious efforts into fabric innovation to enhance their circular approaches to...
For the fashion industry, rebuilding a more sustainable business framework will be the key to success after emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. The global recession caused a sharp drop in both consumer demand and production. As a result...
Leather has been a staple in fashion for a long time. However, its negative impact on tannery workers’ health, animal welfare and the environment has received very little attention. Conscious designers like Stella McCartney have been flying the flag...