If you have lived in Japan or had the opportunity to visit the country, you’ll be quick to realize the abundance of plastic that goes hand-in-hand with everyday life throughout the country. Stepping inside any of Japan’s many convenience...
Packaging is one of the great conveniences of modern life. Plastic and other materials can be used for product packages to make shipping and distribution easier. Waste from these packages can cause great damage to the environment, however. Plastic...
If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind items to add to your home decor or general goods collection, “buøy” might be a perfect choice for you. Colorful and appealing trays and coasters made in Japan are available to purchase online by...
R Plus Japan, Ltd. is a new joint venture company launched by 12 cross-industry partners that aims to achieve a sustainable society by solving plastic waste issues. Member partners are within the plastics supply chain in Japan: Toyo Seikan Group...
Japan is known for its excessive plastic usage. A report by the United Nations Environment Program in 2018 listed Japan as the second highest consumer of single-use plastic in the entire world. Even a short stay in the country makes it abundantly...
Single-use plastic food wrap offers great convenience when you’re packing your food, but that doesn’t stop the fact that it’s an unsustainable option. A new organic cotton-based food wrap “Good Wrap!” was released in...
Schools are closed, businesses are suspended and people are advised to stay at home as prevention from the coronavirus pandemic. Japan is no exception. These extreme measures have affected multiple industries, not limited to manufacturing, retail...
Like most countries, Japan is doing its best to promote SDGs throughout the country. However, there is a lot of work before the sustainable goals are met. These are some of the issues that needs to be addressed in Japan. Japan’s plastic...
Traveling with a reusable water bottle is becoming more and more common as a way to limit single-use plastic waste. Kyoto city, which is a popular tourist destination, will attempt to accelerate the growth of this trend. It announced that it will...
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...