WIRED Japan has announced the four winners of its Regenerative Company Award 2025, this year focusing on the theme of “regenerative food.” The award recognises businesses that actively work to restore social, ecological and economic...
Hydrogen Technology Inc. has announced the first use of a low-emission “water glass” derived from its hydrogen production process in a cement-free geopolymer concrete. The new material was incorporated into Cemenon®, a geopolymer concrete, and used...
Yushokuboya, a restaurant company based in Kagawa Prefecture, has launched “Sanuki Udon Uni” last month, a new sustainable food product that turns waste from Sanuki udon noodles into feed for farmed sea urchins. The project is a...
The Public-Private Partnership Promotion Organization has awarded eight municipalities for their outstanding contributions to regional revitalisation at the 3rd Regional Revitalization AWARD ceremony in Tokyo last week. Supported by the Cabinet...
Maeda Kosen Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of civil engineering materials, has launched “Ecosheep,” a new vegetation sheet designed to prevent soil erosion. The product is made entirely from natural animal and plant fibres, offering...
Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp. has won the Prime Minister’s Award, the highest honour in the FY2025 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Promotion Contributor Awards. The award recognises the company’s success in maintaining its “Zero...
Mannequin manufacturer Tohmane has developed a plastic-free mannequin called “Waltz” using traditional Japanese paper, creating a sustainable alternative that is lightweight, recyclable and supports a designated Intangible Cultural...
A new community hub named “Bodoge Jinja”, or “Board Game Shrine”, has opened in Kyoto, designed to use board games as a tool for tackling social issues. The centre is located within the Some-Usagi select shop in the...
On 13 October, Zenbird conducted a Kanagawa one-day tour for Singaporean government officials for an up-close visit to circular businesses in the prefecture. With Yokohama City’s commitment to strengthen its efforts to create a circular...
Nature Innovation Group, operator of the umbrella-sharing service ikasa, announced last week that it has raised 350 million yen in a Series B funding round. The impact investment from Nippon Television Holdings will fuel the expansion of its rental...