Japanese souvenirs are an important part of the culture. However, the word “omiyage” has a slightly different nuance in Japanese than the English word souvenir. English speakers typically think of souvenirs as something that we buy for ourselves...
A carbon offset is a reduction in carbon emissions made in order to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere. In June, Tokyo-based business Afrika Rose, which imports and sells high-quality roses from Kenya, launched a carbon-offset program to...
It is estimated that around 1.3 billion tons of food worldwide is wasted annually. The exact causes differ in each country, with food waste in developing nations happening in the production and storage stages. In affluent countries, however, food...
Ethical-minded bag brand FUMIKODA revealed the results of its ethical fashion and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) awareness survey in March. This survey was conducted nationwide from October 24 to November 8 in 2019, covering 956...
Koyu Cafe in Shintomi-cho, Miyazaki, is a community-based cafe that focuses on the ethical consumption of local vegetables. The company announced on February 22 that they would take preorders for Kyupan’s organic plain bread. All the...
The city of Kobe, capital of Hyogo prefecture, and Nestlé Japan Ltd. will start a new scheme to promote ethical consumption in Japan. Earlier this month, Kobe and Nestlé collected plastic packaging waste at stores within the city to accelerate...
Do you know that there are about 6.43 million tons of food loss produced in Japan a year? Among the number, as much as 1.33 million ton is produced at restaurants. With the Food Loss Reduction Promotion Act passed last year, various measures for...
Plastic food wrap is a kitchen staple for many households. Though this everyday food storage product is portable, cheap, and pliable, there are a few setbacks that we really can’t ignore: it is single-use, non-biodegradable, and unsustainable...
EQUALAND is an ethical Japanese fashion brand launched by ONEO Ltd. This new generation fashion brand places emphasis and consideration on the value of consumption and desires to work toward cultivating a new fashion culture, also known as TRUST...
Hair care products are a part of each and every home. For those of us lucky to have beautiful locks of hair, it is important to have great products that help keep our hair clean, stylish, and strong. However, it isn’t a secret that a great majority...