Back to Blue, a marine environment initiative collaboration between Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation, released the first edition of the Plastic Management Index (PMI) report last Tuesday. The index assesses 25 countries’ ability to...
Climate change is now a problem that the majority of us are currently beginning to recognize. This severe problem, which will continue to escalate, is driving the energy sector to create a more clean, sustainable future that could halt the...
Finding perfect skincare products is always hard work. It may be even more challenging when it comes to pregnancy skincare items because the skin can often become more sensitive during pregnancy. Many people have started caring about the...
Access to quality education is essential for a child’s development and future life opportunities. In Japan, as elsewhere, poverty can create massive education inequality and gaps in study and life outcomes for students. In the Japanese context, this...
Fashion is the world’s second-largest polluter and water-intensive industry in the world. The clothes manufacturing process consumes resources such as water, energy, and chemicals. It also accounts for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. In Japan...
Do you have excessive amounts of furniture and home appliances, many of which you don’t really need? Did you know that there is a service that rents out these items so that you can live a stress-free, sustainable life? CLAS is a subscription service...
It’s not just humans that can choose to be healthy and sustainable. Dogs also have the option to lead different lifestyles through diet choices. PETOKOTO in Shinagawa, Tokyo, known for producing quality dog food, has developed Japan’s first dog food...
The number of women who have had a breast cancer screening in Japan significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The screening rate nationwide dropped by 30% in 2020. Mothers with small children are even more hesitant to visit clinics and...
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted and worsened existing inequalities. People with lower incomes and in less stable jobs are especially vulnerable. In Japan, many of these kinds of jobs are taken up by women. Japan’s emphasis on...
Another vegan ramen choice is coming your way soon in Yokohama City! The Yokohama Vegan Ramen project is getting ready to serve another vegan option to locals with a new dandan noodle meal through crowdfunding. Initiated by the RCE Yokohama Youth...