Mitsubishi Chemical Group has launched a recycling project in Europe aimed at tackling the environmental challenges posed by automotive plastic waste. Launched on March 4, 2025, it aims to convert plastic from end-of-life vehicles into reusable...
The crQlr Awards (“Circular” Awards) is a global award that recognises projects and ideas that design circular economies. Established in 2021 as Japan’s first award in the circular design field, it has since become a key platform for players...
Junkan Fes is back! This sustainability-focused festival designed with Generation Z will take place on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Umekoji Park in Kyoto. Since its debut in 2022, Junkan Fes has been redefining sustainability by involving young people...
Ishizuka Glass Co., Ltd. has partnered with Kinjo Gakuin University in an industry-academia collaboration to launch the “solaGlass Project” in September 2024, aiming to upcycle solar panel glass. The company has successfully developed...
Yokohama City and the Yokohama SDGs Design Center are driving the Minato Mirai Circular City Project, a key initiative in the Minato Mirai district, designated as a leading decarbonisation area. This effort focuses on visualising resource...
The winners of crQlr Awards 2024 have been announced, celebrating 29 pioneering projects that will be showcased at the “crQlr Awards Exhibition Tokyo – Living Loops” from March 6 to March 26, at FabCafe Tokyo. In its fourth year...
Aichi Prefecture has established the Aichi Environmental Innovation Consortium to drive carbon neutrality and tackle pressing environmental challenges through collaboration between industry, academia, government, and financial institutions...
Are you eager to incorporate sustainability into your corporate strategies, academic programs, or personal endeavors? Japan offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it an ideal source of inspiration for sustainability, circular...
Specialty hat shop OVERRIDE has expanded its hat recycling service to 25 stores last month. Customers who bring in unwanted hats can exchange them for coupons to use on new purchases, promoting circular practices with customer incentives. Recycled...
ECOMMIT, a company specialising in the collection, sorting, and redistribution of unwanted items, has teamed up with Sacs Bar to introduce an in-store collection program for bags and wallets. This program will run from January 15 to 31, 2025, at 30...