WWF Japan, in collaboration with Shiga Prefectural University, has launched a new initiative that turns returning a shopping basket into an opportunity to vote on sustainability efforts, a concept dubbed “Shopping Basket Voting.” This program, which...
These days, traveling is much more than checking popular destinations out, eating local food, and shopping for souvenirs. It has become about seeking contentment and happiness through self-discovery. Wellness tourism, which promotes health and well...
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Bank and Harch Inc. have published a new guide aimed at helping municipalities transition to circular city models. The “Circular City Transition Guide,” released last week, explains how local governments can shift...
Asahi YOU.US, Ltd. has partnered with Kintobi Shiga, a milling and noodle manufacturing company based in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, to develop a sustainable craft beer and a reusable cup called the “Forest Tumbler Wheat Bran.” The craft beer...
Japanese bedding company Yayoi Delight is transforming old cotton futons into sustainable products. The company is launching “Vintage Cotton,” a new material made from 40% recycled cotton and 60% organic cotton, aiming to address the...
Laundry is a routine part of life, even while traveling. Unfortunately, this everyday chore has environmental consequences and can affect our health. The eco-conscious traveler’s laundry dilemma When traveling, finding convenient laundry options is...
Green Energy & Company has introduced a new trailer house model, ASOBOX, aimed at providing alternative living options while tackling challenges in Japan’s energy and disaster preparedness. The trailer house, which features a standard solar...
Circular Yokohama, part of Harch Inc., is expanding its month-long campaign to promote sustainable living, called “Circular October,” across Yokohama this year. The event aims to encourage participation in a circular economy, emphasizing...
In a cutting-edge society, speed and productivity are always demanded. Are you looking for a place where you can pause fight-or-flight mode and completely unwind, even for a short time? Why is relaxation necessary for you? The longer people remain...
Classico, which focuses on the planning, development, and sales of medical apparel incorporating tailored technology, has established a recycling scheme for unwanted uniforms. The company collects uniforms that are no longer needed by medical...