Cotton is one of the main materials used when creating clothing. There is a safe bet that a majority of individuals who have at least one T-shirt, jumper, or pull that is partially made out of the soft and comfy material. However, did you know that...
Making small changes in your day-to-day life can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Given that transportation accounts for 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions, revising your transportation habits is a good place to start. Even if...
The increasing greenhouse gas concentration in the air accelerates heat retention, and this has led to climate change. As introduced in “Why are greenhouse gases bad for the atmosphere?” there are three major greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide...
The right balance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere provides a steady climate on Earth. It offers a habitable space to all living things. While the atmosphere retains a certain amount of radiation from the sun by itself, greenhouse gases help...
Job hunting, or shukatsu in Japanese, is a tough and competitive process that many college students go through to get a job offer from top-tier companies in Japan. Every year, as soon as the job-hunting season begins in March, third-year college...
The coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult time for the entire world. In addition to the tragic death toll and number of cases, it has negatively impacted economies and has forced us to adopt stressful lifestyle changes. Japan has thankfully...
The ancient capital of Nara has long been adored for its temples and shrines, but perhaps even more so for the wild deer that roam free throughout the city. After it was discovered last year that deer were dying from having eaten tourists’...
TOKYO CORK PROJECT, led by GOOD DEAL COMPANY, launches a new brand anela, which carries a range of lifestyle products made from recycled materials. The TOKYO CORK PROJECT is a project started ten years ago when Shingo Kitamura realized the severity...
Climate change is an uphill battle, but by combining efforts in the areas of adaptation and mitigation, we can slow the process. In the context of climate change, adaptation refers to working to reduce the negative effects of the phenomenon. For...
It is always important to pursue both personal goals and collective actions, as the combination of the two will be even more effective in driving change. Looking for community-based initiatives such as beach clean-ups or recycling schemes can be an...