Secondhand fashion festival “Junkan Fes” is returning to Kyoto in November, scheduled for Sunday, November 3. Tthe event will bring together a diverse array of activities aimed at encouraging reuse, circularity, and environmental...
Japan’s Ministry of the Environment is pushing for new tax incentives to accelerate recycling efforts across the country. Under a proposal unveiled in late August, certified waste recycling businesses would receive temporary reductions in corporate...
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. is expanding its office furniture collection and resale service, Ecofuni, as part of its efforts to promote a circular economy. The service launched in 2022, and focuses on reusing office furniture that would otherwise be...
The “crQlr Awards 2024,” a global competition focused on circular economy design, is returning for its fourth year. It opened for submissions on September 17, inviting entries from across the globe that showcase ideas and projects that...
Seven-Eleven Japan and AGC have announced Japan’s first successful initiative to recycle discarded glass from store equipment for use in new store facilities. The collaboration involves collecting and repurposing approximately four tons of glass...
TAKEEI Corporation is launching a solar panel recycling business in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture, aiming to address the looming environmental challenge of mass disposal of aging solar panels, many of which are expected to reach the end of their...
Harch Inc., parent company fo Zenbird Media, will organize the “Akasaka Circular City Conference & Tourism 2024” on October 8, an event that will bring together businesses, startups, and sustainability leaders to explore the future...
Japan’s Ministry of the Environment has proposed a budget of 630 billion yen for the fiscal year 2025, reflecting the government’s escalating commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and advancing the circular economy. The...
Yaeyama Islands Carbon-Free Farm LLC has unveiled their “Carbon-Free Farm Concept” with the launch of a new ranch operation on Ishigaki Island. It integrates environmental stewardship with agricultural practices, aiming to minimize...
Kamikatsu Town is once again drawing our attention, as its latest recognition came in the form of the “Local Impact” award at the Xtrepreneur AWARD 2024, hosted by Forbes JAPAN, for its collaboration with SPEC BioLaboratory,inc. The...