In recent years, the sustainability of the abundance of the sea has become a pressing concern in the world. For example, there are a wide range of problems, such as marine pollution caused by industrial and domestic wastewater, resource depletion...
Our pet dogs are beloved family members. Why not try sustainable lifestyles with your dogs? It sounds simple, but many dog owners might not know what to do to make their lives more sustainable. In this article, we introduce six ideas for sustainable...
As the use of artificial intelligence expands worldwide, companies are increasingly using it to reduce food loss and waste in the supply chain. Japanese firms are applying the technology with the aim of cutting costs, and larger-scale joint public...
We will have Setsubun soon, on February 3rd. It is a popular traditional Japanese festival but has topped concerns over its infamous food waste problem in Japan. What is Setsubun? The festival is meant to drive away demons believed to arise during...
*This article contains affiliate links. Composting has gained popularity as a sustainable way to reduce waste and improve soil health worldwide. Japan accounts for more than half of the world’s incinerators and lags behind other OECD countries...
In Japan, the first month of the year is called “Shogatsu,” and various events are held to celebrate the New Year from January 1 to 7. One of the traditions during this time is for families to gather together and eat a special dish...
SORENA Corporation, which aims to contribute to environmental actions and create new industries in areas with shrinking populations, began selling wallets made of apple leather. Their signature Ringo Leather® is a synthetic leather that effectively...
Here are the top Zenbird articles that our readers were most interested in 2022! As food waste interest rises, more people are searching for solutions to tackle it, especially on an individual level and at home. Contents Japan’s services and...
Cookpad, an online platform to share food recipes, begins experimenting, including selling Lawson’s unsaleable convenience store food on their Cookpad Mart. Cookpad Mart is a platform installed at over 100 Lawson stores. It allows users to...
RISE & WIN Brewing Co. KAMIKATZ, the beer brewer from Zero Waste Town Kamikatsu, has created a completely circular beer, the reRise Pale Ale. KAMIKATZ has been striving to achieve zero waste in its operations, and the new brew moves it closer to...