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.
It is always important to pursue both personal goals and collective actions, as the combination of the two will be even more effective in driving change. Looking for community-based initiatives such as beach clean-ups or recycling schemes can be an...
The modern world has become so convenient with computers situated in every home and office. But when it comes to discarding them, they become somewhat of a burden. Many people are lost when their computers break down, not knowing what to do with...
Tabio Corporation and BRING have launched a sock recycling campaign. Founded in 1968, Tabio is one of Japan’s most popular sock brands. With 270 stores in Japan and several in Europe, they produce over 30 million pairs of socks for people...
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...
Osaka Prefecture is encouraging its residents and businesses to work with it to create a circular economy. The government of Osaka has been releasing annual data since 2016, showing how effective the community’s recycling actions have been. The...
For the first time in Japan, a local government is collaborating with an online community noticeboard to link non-internet users to the service. The effort is will encourage them to swap their secondhand items and to reduce waste. It is an...
Japan’s newest bullet train, the N700S, is reusing aluminum alloy from one of its predecessors in a small but significant step forward in the horizontal recycling of aluminum. It looks set to create a pathway for more widespread systematic materials...
It’s the moment we have all been waiting for: the completion of Kamikatsu town’s Zero Waste Center. It’s been more than a year since we first heard of its plans. Now, the town’s efforts has come to fruition, and the execution is better than...
The world has generated 2.01 billion metric tons of municipal solid waste in 2016, and this number is expected to grow as much as 3.4 billion metric tons by 2050. Japan generated 42.89 million tons of waste in fiscal 2019, meaning 938 grams of waste...
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...