ASPLUND announced its latest sustainable material, STELAPOP by ASPLUND, releasing a catalogue that showcases a variety of items made from the new material, with orders opening next week, December 9. STELAPOP by ASPLUND is a brand dedicated to...
A recent survey on household assets conducted by Mercari revealed that the total value of owned goods across Japan is estimated at a staggering ¥216.4 trillion, averaging around ¥1.82 million per person. The survey, which included responses from...
F-LABO, one of Japan’s largest chair refurbishment factories located in Ishikawa Prefecture, has launched a new project to breathe new life into discarded furniture. The company has specialised in chair reupholstery and repair for almost two...
Amid the growing climate emergency, Fridays For Future Tokyo and youth volunteers are organising a demonstration to demand stronger measures to meet the 1.5-degree Celsius target. The group is calling on the Japanese government to make ambitious...
Sustainability-focused web media and support services Harch Inc will showcase its initiatives at the Circular Partnership EXPO, part of SDGs Week EXPO 2024 (EcoPro), held at Tokyo Big Sight from this coming Wednesday till Friday. SDGs Week EXPO 2024...
Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled a groundbreaking technology that revolutionises plastic recycling by significantly reducing the time and energy needed for chemical recycling. The new control system for microwave heating promises to cut heating...
Riviera Co., Ltd., a leading importer of architectural tiles and stone materials, has announced the launch of a new domestic tile brand, “AMANE.” The brand is a collaboration between renowned tile artisan Fusa Shiraishi (who contributed...
“Why do we feel good when we enter a forest?” City life’s relentless noise and pace can overwhelm urban dwellers, causing stress and fatigue. Escaping to nature offers a vital relief, restoring one’s peace and balance. Spending time in the...
A small store in northern Kyushu has revived the Japanese equivalent of jeans called Monpe, which were traditionally worn by farmers. Unagi-no-Nedoko (translated as “Eels’ Bed”) in Fukuoka Prefecture designs these Monpe with local weavers, using...
Back Market Japan launched a new buyback service last week to provide a convenient way for consumers to trade in their used electronics. They aim for a more sustainable market for smartphones, tablets, and earphones by allowing customers to conduct...