The Ethical Spirits & Co., a pioneer in sustainable distillery practices, has unveiled its latest creation, “LAST ELYSIUM,” an addition to its acclaimed “LAST” line of ethical gins. This new offering emphasizes the...
The fashion industry has long been recognized as a significant threat to the environment, mainly due to its mass production and consumption. One solution gaining traction is the concept of circular fashion. In the traditional fashion industry...
When mentioning the term “circular economy,” it may conjure complex images of progressive efforts in advanced countries and regions overseas. But it doesn’t have to be! Sometimes we just need a few examples and expert insights to...
The crQlr Awards 2023, emphasizing circular over linear systems, action over fame, and a global perspective, have unveiled the new and rising stars who are accelerating the circular economy on the global stage. Chosen from over 140 submissions...
Recotech Inc. has announced the expansion of its innovative “pool” business, aimed at creating a sustainable model for plastic resource circulation, starting in the Kanto region. The pool business, which was developed in collaboration...
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...