Trees have the ability to absorb CO2, but did you know that kelp has similar powers too? Kelp can absorb five times as much CO2 as cedar, plus it can grow up to four meters in just four months! Such hidden powers didn’t get unnoticed by...
Traditional Japanese housing is designed to cope with the extremes of summer weather in hot and humid climates. In other words, they are designed to live in harmony with the external environment by creating airy and open spaces. These houses also...
Are you having a hard time choosing the best sustainable skincare and cosmetics because there are so many different types? Let us introduce you to some of the most ethical, appealing lipsticks you can get in Japan. Problematically, lipsticks are...
Summer is coming, making it the ideal time to go camping. As spending time in nature is one of the best parts of camping, it is a prerequisite that you don’t harm the environment. However, camping produces more rubbish than usual. To solve...
Parents who raise their babies with milk have a hard time every day. Every time the baby cries, they boil water to make milk, adjust the milk temperature, and sterilize the bottle after feeding. To reduce the burden of childcare, liquid milk that...
Traditionally, meat-eating has never been big in Japan. Considering the greenhouse gas emissions involved in meat production, it may be time Japan returns to its low-meat diet. Here we offer some ideas for protein-rich plant foods to replace meat...
The sun is beginning to shine brightly, and we are looking forward to the arrival of full-blown summer. Summers in Japan are hot and humid. Especially in recent years, the heat island effect can make the days uncomfortable and hard to bear. To get...
Honey bees play an essential role in the world’s food supply. The United Nations Environment Programme states that “bees pollinate 70% of the 100 crop species that account for 90% of the world’s food,” and the economic impact...
*This article contains affiliate links. Summer is around the corner! When you are out and about in summer’s glistening sun, you may worry about your skin being affected by harmful ultraviolet rays. The most common way to protect your skin is by...
A power plant, Tohoku Bio Food Recycle, that generates electricity from food waste has started in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture. It generates electricity using methane gas as fuel, which is generated when microorganisms ferment food waste. The food...