In Japan, forest accounts for around 70% of the entire land area, and the number comes third in the ranking of OECD countries, after Finland and Sweden. From the perspective of sustainability, these forests have multiple ecosystem benefits for both...
A childhood friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 27. She was single, and after surviving surgeries, chemotherapy and other treatments, she said to me: “I guess I need to give up on the idea of getting married and having...
What if you could take care of your body’s well-being and the environment effortlessly? By “effortlessly,” we mean not having to think about sustainability when you purchase beauty and health products, yet you’re still doing...
Cosmetic brand SHIRO announced a fresh approach to store renewals, unveiling its revamped “SHIRO LUCUA IRE store” on September 1. This unique method revolves around two core principles: “not discarding” and “not...
A new “Siamam” line of sustainable skincare products was unveiled last week, derived from the rice bran of their unique Hokkaido Mizubasho Rice, available in stores in Hokkaido, Kanagawa, Chiba, and online. This move signifies a novel...
Fashion is a hot topic in Japan, and the exciting variety of vegan, ethical, slow, and upcycled fashion is shining brighter every year. Furthermore, sustainable beauty products are getting attention in Japan too! Here is the list of fashion and...
Many of you may be concerned about ingredients when choosing cosmetics. It would be nice to have something that matches your skin and is environmentally friendly. In recent years, some people have been making cosmetics by themselves in search of...
GS (Green Science) Alliance Co. Ltd announced its release of the world’s first biodegradable nail tips last month. This chemical company does research and development to produce cutting-edge materials in the energy and environmental science industry...
Environmental issues have been discussed since the late twentieth century. Without a doubt, the health of planet earth is of global importance. We see companies, businesses, and enterprises doing their part to go green. However, there is still so...