Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has developed a new technology to recycle plastic from used IC cards, such as credit cards, that contain metal components. In collaboration with partner companies, DNP has established a circular scheme that covers...
The Japanese government has officially recognised the farming of rhinoceros beetles as a form of agricultur. This is a landmark decision that paves the way for a new circular agriculture. TOMUSHI Co., Ltd., a venture based in Akita Prefecture...
The City of Yokohama announced it will lead a call to establish an Asian Circular Cities Declaration at the upcoming Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC) 2025. The international conference is scheduled to take place on November 25 and 26 at Pacifico...
Glass manufacturer AGC Inc. has started a collaboration with NPC Incorporated to expand the horizontal recycling of solar panel cover glass, establishing a new scheme to transform waste into architectural glass. Japan will soon see a large volume of...
A project to build a new town hall in Ama, a remote town in the Oki Islands, has won a 2025 Good Design Award for its community-led and circular approach to public architecture. The “Ama Maru” project transformed the building’s first...
On 13 October, Zenbird conducted a Kanagawa one-day tour for Singaporean government officials for an up-close visit to circular businesses in the prefecture. With Yokohama City’s commitment to strengthen its efforts to create a circular...
Home improvement retailer CAINZ has partnered with the Nagoya City to launch a resource circulation programme, starting with a collection and circular service for used household gardening soil. The collaboration begins with a horizontal recycling...
The World Wide Fund for Nature Japan (WWF Japan) and the Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ) announced the publication of a new strategic guide on 23 October. The Japanese edition of the “Circular Economy Strategy Guide: A step-by-step guide...
Kikkoman Corporation announced it will start converting factory plastic waste into oil through chemical recycling. The food and soy sauce manufacturer will be collaborating with recycling technology specialist CFP Corporation and chemical producer...
A partnership in Shiga Prefecture has successfully harvested the first crop of cotton grown with compost made from discarded clothing, creating a tangible model for a circular economy in the fashion industry. The harvest festival for the “Kamakura...