The summer is in full swing, and once again, we find our beaches littered with plastics. There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean, of which 269,000 tons float on the surface. We have seen how these plastics kill mammals (e.g...
Depending on who you ask, the definition of plastic neutrality changes, but the underlying idea remains the same: an offset to remove an equal amount of plastic from the environment for every amount of plastic we use. It is similar to carbon...
The Plastic Resource Recycling Promotion Law was passed in Japan earlier in June to address the chronic plastic problem that faces the world today. The Japanese government plan to create a system that verifies the eco-friendliness of manufacturers’...
Let’s be clear and straightforward about the subject: Plastics are simply awful. They have only been environmentally detrimental by causing irreversible damage to our oceans, mountain ranges, and our bodies. It is now common knowledge that...
What comes to your mind when you hear “ethical fashion”? Eco-friendly organic cotton clothes? Shirts made from recycled materials or bags handcrafted by locals? Don’t be surprised, but we have ethical fashion coming as far as...
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...
Environmental issues have been discussed since the late twentieth century. Without a doubt, the health of planet earth is of global importance. We see companies, businesses, and enterprises doing their part to go green. However, there is still so...
You may live in a country where bulk stores are not unusual. It would be the norm to take empty jars or reusable small bags to buy beans, rice or any food that you need at your grocery store. Then you might be surprised to know that in Japan, there...
A Tokyo company, JEPLAN Inc., has started a platform to promote the circulatory use of plastic, across the resource’s lifecycle from collection of used plastic to its recycling, sales and remanufacture. It will also match companies that emit plastic...
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. have agreed in February to form a strategic alliance to cooperate in manufacturing polyolefin from combustible waste. Previously, Sekisui Chemical has worked with a U.S. corporation...