As responsible consumers, we are always looking for ethical brands and sustainable alternatives. But what do we look for, and how do we know a brand is greenwashing or not? Well, through the lens of Circular Economy, we discover that there are ten...
Circular Economy helps us tackle the climate crisis in the long run, especially with system change. The relationship between the two is not immediately apparent, but a circular economy can help achieve some targets of the SDGs 13, Climate Action...
The basic concept of a Circular Economy is to maintain a supply chain that follows the cycle of 1) make → 2) use → 3) reuse/recycle. This principle has been applied in the use of renewable sources in the energy industry, and in the apparel industry...
We can reduce carbon emissions as individuals by asking two questions, where does this come from? where does this go after we use them? If we switched to 100% renewable energy tomorrow, we would only have cut 55% of total global carbon emissions...
In May 2020, Japan updated its Circular Economy Vision to respond to the failings of the linear economy model and growing demand for global markets and society to factor in environmental concerns. While changes include an outlook for developments in...
Facing the global climate crisis, it is not enough to address energy issues. It only accounts for half of global emissions, while the other half comes from the products we use. To address this remaining half, we need to create a Circular Economy...
The climate emergency is one of the biggest challenges the world has ever faced, and demands immediate attention and action. Japan declaring net zero carbon by 2050 is a declaration not only to reduce carbon emissions, but also a dramatic change in...
As Japan’s Plastic Resource Circulation Act will be enacted in April, the nation’s interest in a circular economy is likely to increase. The Act promotes the society to “not generate waste” instead of the conventional “reduce waste.” The...
Until recently, most design work has focused on the economic value it can provide, but with the current climate crisis the world is facing, it is time for companies, municipalities, scientists, and all of us in society to work towards designing...
Many people may organize their closets when the seasons change. This can happen more frequently for those who have children because they grow out of their clothes quickly. Considering that some clothes still can be worn, you may feel that throwing...