Japan has been concerned about agricultural decline for years. Rice production, in particular, keeps decreasing due to the westernization of dietary patterns among Japanese people. The annual rice consumption per person has decreased to 50.7kg in...
Both upcycling and reusing (secondhand) clothes have their place in reducing waste, taking us a step closer to zero waste and a circular economy. So we want to include both as better alternatives to discarding them as garbage. If we have to say...
Those familiar with Zenbird will know our stand that carbon and plastics are more nuanced than simply good or bad. But can we live without plastics? Here is a map of how much Japan depended on plastics. Red areas mean 100% dependent on plastic...
（Japanese version below：記事後半から日本語でお読みいただけます） Zenbird aims to connect with readers and be a helpful platform for them to live better, more enriched lives through the community. We plan to offer opportunities to deepen understanding and experience...
In May 2020, Japan updated its Circular Economy Vision to respond to the failings of the linear economy model and growing demand for global markets and society to factor in environmental concerns. While changes include an outlook for developments in...
Since the Russian army invaded Ukraine on 24 February, every day is filled with worrying topics. Some civilians are dead, and more than 677 thousand Ukrainian refugees fled to neighboring countries such as Poland. Ukrainians are desperately...
Tokyo has announced the introduction of a same-sex partnership system within the fiscal year. This is a huge step forward to realizing gender diversity. However, it is not legally binding in Japan, meaning that it depends on the individual whether...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February is devastating news, uprooting Ukraine’s peace and freedom, while threatening the country’s people with death and destruction. As we witness how the war develops daily, we can’t help...
In the final session, we talk about a trend in Japan: decentralization. Even though nationwide, there are matsuri (rituals and events often held for worship and show gratitude towards nature) that are centuries old, their significance is declining...
Facing the global climate crisis, it is not enough to address energy issues. It only accounts for half of global emissions, while the other half comes from the products we use. To address this remaining half, we need to create a Circular Economy...