MÅNGATA Corporation, a Tokyo-based startup specialising in cosmetic recycling, has announced an expansion of its resource circulation partnership with retail giant LUMINE Co., Ltd. It expands a participatory sorting model designed to tackle the...
Japanese biotechnology startup Fermenstation Co., Ltd. has developed a new cosmetic ingredient by upcycling yuzu citrus waste from Kochi Prefecture. The ingredient, named Yuzu Pulp Extract, will feature as an original moisturising component in a new...
Gibier Skincare has launched three new products that features an unusual combination of waste resource usage and sustainable beauty: using refined wild boar faty. The Nagano-based company released its innovative “Gibier Powder Shampoo,” a multi-use...
Mizuhashi Hojudo has launched a new initiative to develop sustainable skincare by upcycling a by-product of local rice production, aiming to tackle modern skin issues while revitalising the regional economy. They call it the “Japan’s...
Japanese interior retail company Actus Inc. launched a limited-edition fragrance line using essential oils extracted from sustainably sourced hinoki wood. The new collection is named Haoto, and is part of the company’s original self-care brand...
9KOS is a fragrance collection that blends sustainability with the natural and cultural richness of Kyushu. The brand is experienced in combining environmental responsibility and craftsmanship, rooting itself in the region’s landscapes and...
Are you looking for a better way to consider sustainability, including environmental and animal welfare? Many of you may have started by switching your daily products, such as skincare, haircare, body care and meals, to more eco-friendly and ethical...