Packaging is one of the great conveniences of modern life. Plastic and other materials can be used for product packages to make shipping and distribution easier. Waste from these packages can cause great damage to the environment, however. Plastic...
Biogas power generation is expected to spread in the future and Japan’s Tohoku region is spearheading the trend. Just last month, 4 companies in the Tohoku region announced that they will team up to launch a new company. it will initiate a bio food...
A new Tokyo-based camera-sharing service has upped the stakes for similar businesses by offering new cameras and lenses instead of used ones. The move recognizes a growing interest toward utilizing a sharing economy and advances the range of sharing...
Organic cotton is one of the most sustainable fabrics around, as it is produced without the use of toxic chemicals. This means it leaves less of an environmental footprint compared to conventional cotton. Cotton farmers also benefit from its...
MOTHERHOUSE is a Japanese bag label whose philosophy lies in promoting the undiscovered potential of developing countries. They take pride in their unique and heartwarming products, which are made in ethical manufacturing factories in Bangladesh and...
It is estimated that around 1.3 billion tons of food worldwide is wasted annually. The exact causes differ in each country, with food waste in developing nations happening in the production and storage stages. In affluent countries, however, food...
If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind items to add to your home decor or general goods collection, “buøy” might be a perfect choice for you. Colorful and appealing trays and coasters made in Japan are available to purchase online by...
Specialty coffee store alt.coffee roasters has become totally vegan – from its desserts to its cafe lattes – by switching from cow’s milk to oat milk. The organic milk is made especially for baristas. It brings out the flavor of coffee, and has a...
Girl Scouts of Japan in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo recently released a survey covering female university students and their thoughts toward gender. Entitled, “Female University Students × Gender Survey Report 2020,” the survey was compiled by a...
Plastic waste has become such a dire issue around the world. The handy, yet nonbiodegradable material has now made its way into our ecosystems, our oceans and the air we breathe. These may not seem striking, but the adverse effects of plastic...