Recycling is the process of turning waste into useful materials or products. While there are many other new methods like upcycling and repair, recycling remains as the symbol to strive for zero waste.
Japan excels at recycling because various elements come together, fitting together like pieces of a puzzle. These elements encompass a national mandate, Japanese culture, and an effective waste management system. Japan enacted laws such as the Basic...
When discussing recycling, the understanding of recycling rates varies. A simpler definition might be the total recycled as a fraction of total waste generated (source). More extensive definitions arise from considering multiple aspects, such as the...
*This article contains affiliate links. Jewelry is a great way to enhance our style. And if it’s ethically sourced, that’s even better, right? As sustainability becomes the standard in the fashion industry, jewelry must be part of the...
ReNet Japan Recycling Corp. and Toyota Tsusho Corp. have partnered with retail giants Aeon Co. and Don Quijote Co., announcing a collaborative endeavor to recycle plastic toys. The “Toy Sector Circular Economy Promotion Project” will...
KEYUCA, a lifestyle brand renowned for its commitment to meticulous craftsmanship, is set to unveil two additions to its eco-conscious product line, the ‘Land Recycle Bowl’ and ‘Land Recycle Plate’, on June 10, 2023. These...
Mitsui Fudosan Residential and ECOMMIT recently unveiled their new initiative to incorporate sustainability in everyday life. They’ve made this possible through their unwanted goods collection service, “Circular Action,” which came...
You may be pondering what to do with a wristwatch that used to hold special memories, but now has lost its appeal or functionality. While it’s tempting to hold onto it for sentiment’s sake, you know you can’t keep it indefinitely...
“Zero waste” refers to efforts to reduce garbage produced, by keeping waste and extravagant consumption to a minimum. In accordance with the name, various municipalities and corporations are expanding their specific zero-waste activities with the...
Have you ever worn clothing called “circular fashion”? In recent years, the awareness of the “circular economy” among companies and organizations and in their activities is rising. The fashion industry has been perceived as a...
If you do an internet search for Japan’s plastic recycling rate, you will find an impressive figure of around 85% (as of 2019). Those of us who live here can pat ourselves on the back for the efforts we make in recycling the PET bottles of green tea...