When we choose products, we are unknowingly weaving the stories of the other side of the world. Climate change, child labor, poverty, deforestation… What can we do? What we want to do is to make purchases that create a positive difference in...
Veganism is gradually expanding in Japan. It is often associated with a diet that excludes all animal products. However, in recent years, more people are realizing that it is more than that, and vegan options are slowly increasing in various fields...
Ethical fashion is becoming popular in Japan. More people are looking for sustainability in fashion and are considering environmental impacts. When it comes to baby clothes, many parents are also concerned about their safety and gentleness on...
We all experience significant changes during our lives. One of the major transformative events for many women is pregnancy and childbirth. During these events, most women will experience changes in their body shapes and discover that their favorite...
Agriculture is under attack today from climate change. The attacks come from multiple fronts, including receding water tables, geographical shifts of weather, environmentally harmful slash-and-burns, not to mention subsequent problems of food...
Following Day 1’s exploration of the potential of SMEs in shaping a sustainable society, participants learned why businesses should shift towards sustainability. But what are the next steps? The guest speakers, Harumi Komura from UDS Ltd...
WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) designates the second Saturday of May every year as “World Fair Trade Day.” Events and campaigns are held simultaneously in each country initiated by approximately 350 fair trade organizations in more...
A common question we often tackle is, “How do we become more sustainable?” Of course, we have to choose to be. Our lifestyles should orient towards sustainability, like picking sustainable fashion, ethical food and fair trade products...
About 80% of consumers are willing to buy more eco-friendly and ethical products in Japan. Yet, when we want to eat an organic or plant-based diet, or purchase plastic-free or zero waste products in Japan, we might have difficulties discovering...
Ethical fashion takes social good into account, prioritizing workers’ rights, preventing animal cruelty and caring about the environment. For example, UK-based People Tree has been committed to the principles of fair trade since 1991. The...