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...
A new material made from bamboo-derived cellulose nanofiber (CNF) has been developed to produce plectrums for the Japanese koto, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional ivory. The product, developed by Sera Creations, will be showcased at...
Paper company Pepal has developed a new circular packaging material named Usumi Craft, set to release next month. The material combines biochar from unused resources with recycled cardboard, inspired by a 1,300-year-old recycled paper culture that...
Japanese paper company Pepal Co., Ltd. has developed “Pan no Kami” (Bread Paper), a sustainable paper made by upcycling flour and crumbs from sliced bread. The project was a joint effort with the major bakery firm Shikishima Baking Co...
GREEN FLAG Co., Ltd. revealed its Rebornfiber® Board, a recycled fiber felt designed to drive a circular economy for textiles. In partnership with Oki Circular Design Lab and wawawa LLC, the company’s project in Ama Town, Oki District, Shimane...
Japan, like many other countries, is actively engaged in searching for and developing alternatives to plastic to mitigate its environmental impact. Japan does have a number of alternatives to plastic as a material, and we list some of them here...
North Japan Seifukou Co. Ltd., which sells agricultural materials in Iwate Prefecture, has announced a bag called “COME SACK” made from the fabric of rice bags. The fabric used in the COME SACK is a plain weave made of a lightweight...
Have you paid attention to the materials of your clothing and other fabric products? Choosing from sustainable brands is one good option when searching for eco-friendly fashion as a better option for the environment. However, knowing more about...
The term “paper furniture” may sound like a description of flimsy furniture, but the new cardboard furniture ideas from Kamikagu Co. Ltd. are anything but that. It was only last month when we also looked at the possibilities of cardboard, and...
DAMBO LLC has expanded our options for sustainable, safe, and recyclable toys for children. DAMBO offers a series of kid’s houses made from cardboard, where children can build and express their endless creativity through their favorite...