DAMBO LLC has expanded our options for sustainable, safe, and recyclable toys for children. DAMBO offers a series of kid’s houses made from cardboard, where children can build and express their endless creativity through their favorite...
Those familiar with Zenbird will know our stand that carbon and plastics are more nuanced than simply good or bad. But can we live without plastics? Here is a map of how much Japan depended on plastics. Red areas mean 100% dependent on plastic...
Fashion designer Eiko Sugai has designed a tanzen (a top worn over yukata) with sustainable materials. The tanzen is made using Japanese paper denim, with a strong focus on how it can be “returned to the soil” without becoming waste. Along with...
For the fashion industry, rebuilding a more sustainable business framework will be the key to success after emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. The global recession caused a sharp drop in both consumer demand and production. As a result...
As the second-largest retail brand in the world, H&M is driven to make more conscious choices aimed at reducing their environmental impact. For example, the brand utilizes green clothing tags that help customers to make eco-friendly choices. The...
Amid the global movement to move away from plastic, Japanese startup Camino Co., Ltd. in Minoto-ku, Tokyo has come up with an innovative, environmentally friendly material called PAPLUS®, made from plant-based biodegradable resin and paper waste...
Among the state-of-the art super cars that were displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show this year, one super car caught attention for a very unique reason. This vehicle was no ordinary car but a wooden car! Or more accurately one made of a new material is...
Nissin Food Holdings has announced its decision to switch to sustainable energy through Waste-To-Energy plants as their main source of electrical power for its headquarters in Tokyo by the end of this year. Waste-To-Energy, also known as WtE, is an...
Paper is essential in our everyday lives, as they are used for books, prints, notebooks and more. They have become so convenient, it’s hard to imagine living without them. However, not many are aware of the dark side. A vast number of trees is cut...