The most inspiring academic conference I’ve attended was the “Scientific Society for the Life Circling Town of Minami-Sanriku” in Miyagi Prefecture on November 23, 2023. I joined 120 participants, a mix of researchers from various...
Half the solution to the climate crisis lies with a circular economy, which encourages concepts like zero waste and reuse. Here are the top circular economy articles that grabbed your attention in 2023! How Japan approaches fashion, circular economy...
NIKKO COMPANY, a veteran in the tableware manufacturing industry since 1908, has announced the formation of the ‘BONEARTH CIRCULAR COMMUNITY’. This initiative is part of a comprehensive effort to encourage sustainable practices in food...
What is a Zero-carbon National Park? There are 34 national parks in Japan, covering about 5.8 % of its land, many of which include UNESCO World Heritage sites. Some of them are now going carbon-free, upgrading visitor centers, hotels and other park...
Fashion is an intricate part of our lives. As we have seen in 10 Rs of circular economy, they are the very strategies to create circular fashion. Not only does it show us that there are many ways to make fashion sustainable, we will also see in this...
Petit Philosophe Co., Ltd., a certified B Corporation, is set to release an innovative upcycle kit under its MammaBaby brand, known for its organic and vegan products tailored for medical institutions, starting December 1. The launch marks a...
The city of Gamagori has taken a significant leap towards sustainable development by initiating the “Circular City Gamagori Demonstration Experiment Project.” In a move towards a circular economy, the city has recently announced the...
The “Coffeeloop Project” has teamed up with Sumida Ward in Tokyo to launch a reusable cup made from coffee grounds collected from local cafes and businesses. The cups are set to be used in cafes from December, as part of the...
BIG EYE COMPANY Ltd., which operates Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center, has kicked off its “KURU KURU Fashion Project” in Tokushima Prefecture. The endeavor comes after the company’s selection for the “Fiscal 2023 Model...
To realize the transition towards a circular economy at the local level, it is essential for not only businesses and local authorities but also each and every resident in the community to be actively involved. Therefore, Circular Yokohama has chosen...