RX Japan Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of the “Food Resource Circulation Fair,” a dedicated event focusing on the circular economy, upcycling, and recycling of food waste. This new initiative will debut at the Food Tech Japan...
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, Hitachi, Ltd., and Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. have announced the successful completion of a pilot project for a new “Recycled Materials Marketplace System” designed to enhance the use of recycled plastics...
Japan is rarely associated with poverty. Its nominal GDP remains the world’s fourth largest after the U.S., China and Germany, and it has the lowest unemployment rate among the top seven advanced economies. Yet Japan slips to the 24th spot when...
International environmental NGO Friends of the Earth (FoE) Japan, in collaboration with Hosei University, will host an international symposium titled “People Fighting the Climate Crisis in Asia: Japan’s Role in Achieving a ‘Just...
“Tora ni Tsubasa (虎に翼),” “The Tiger and Her Wings” in English, the morning drama series aired on NHK, has grown its popularity since its broadcast this April. Based on a true story, the drama depicts the life of the heroine who became Japan’s...
Osaki Town SDGs Promotion Council and Oaknet IBS have launched a collaborative demonstration experiment to digitize food waste composting. The initiative, which began on May 30, aims to leverage Osaki Town’s renowned recycling system to create...
The United Nations marked June 20 as “World Refugee Day” to celebrate the strength and courage of refugees, create awareness of the plight of people forced to flee and advocate for their right to safety. Of the many news stories about the refugee...
Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Taiho Pharmaceutical have embarked on a recycling initiative for PTP (press-through packaging) waste generated during the manufacturing of medical pharmaceuticals. Beginning in May 2024, this effort aims to significantly...
The Girl Scouts of Japan have released their 2023 Gender Survey Report on junior high and high school girls, highlighting significant concerns about gender equality in schools. The report, based on a comprehensive survey, reveals that a substantial...
Zenbird has been sharing Japan’s sustainable initiatives with the world for years now, and we are now introducing the “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO,” an English-language guidebook aimed at promoting eco-friendly travel in the bustling...