When a homeowner leaves a house, tools of daily life that were once used in everyday life are left behind in the vacant house. These old tools are still usable, but they are thrown away as garbage, along with the memories of their owners. It is...
As responsible consumers, we are always looking for ethical brands and sustainable alternatives. But what do we look for, and how do we know a brand is greenwashing or not? Well, through the lens of Circular Economy, we discover that there are ten...
As part of the Panda Bamboo Project, Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture is releasing new Panda Bamboo Tumblers. They are made with upcycled, leftover bamboos that are discarded without being eaten by pandas. The promotion of using reusable cups...
Loop Japan GK, based in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has announced that from November, the company will start research on implementing a business model for the sale of commercial products with reusable containers via a new sales platform Loop...
Starbucks Japan has begun an experiment on using reusable, rentable cups for their drinks on Monday. The experiment will last till next year 31 March. Currently, the experiment is conducted at 10 Starbucks stores around the Marunouchi area of Tokyo...
How privileged are we to be able to throw away and discard old and tattered clothing, materialistic possessions, and or older models of tech toys that were once en mode the previous year. It is wild to think that we casually throw out household...
The third wave of coronavirus seems to be waning in strength, but the Japanese population remains vigilant. With many sticking to the Stay Home movement and lockdowns, delivery services remain popular, especially for food and beverages. Take-out...
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...
The fashion industry is one of the most wasteful industries in the world. Each year, companies waste a staggering amount of textile to increase profits and sales. Although nearly 100% of textiles are recyclable, nearly 95% of reusable textile is...
It’s no secret that there is an excess use of plastic and other non-reusable materials in Japan. Moreover, compared to cities in other countries, beginning a sustainable lifestyle in bigger cities such as Tokyo, Nagoya or Osaka might prove difficult...