Gateway to Sustainability in Japan

Tag - Climate change

Why should I care about sustainability?

Simply put, sustainability means that our society can continue without negatively impacting future generations’ quality of life. At its core, it’s about finding the right balance of development between society, the economy and the environment...

Why is recycling important?

Recycling is one of the most beneficial waste management practices. It saves resources, energy and the environment while reducing landfill usage. Take plastics, for instance, the versatile yet problematic material at the center of the global waste...

Where does Japan’s food waste come from?

Food waste is a global concern and a consequence of various human-generated factors. Throughout both developed and developing nations, food waste appears to be a common problem. Consequently, overproduction and the poor habit of willfully throwing...

What does sustainable fashion mean?

Sustainable fashion refers to clothing, leather and footwear made in a way that is mindful of both environmental and socio-economic issues. From an environmental perspective, it is necessary to minimize the planetary harms caused by garment...