Behomal Co., Ltd. has begun the commercialisation of DAC Strand Board, a new building material, absorbs and fixes atmospheric carbon dioxide even after installation in a structure. The product was developed through a regional open innovation project...
Osaka-based printing firm Kousoku Offset has begun integrating Okiagami into their services, a 100 per cent recycled paper manufactured and processed at paper mills within Ishikawa Prefecture using waste paper collected from the same region. This...
Hida Takayama furniture manufacturer Kashiwa Mokko Co., Ltd. and Asahikawa woodcraft specialist Sasaki Kogei Co., Ltd. is holding a joint exhibition in Aoyama, Tokyo, from 13 March to 12 April. They are promoting Japanese woodworking culture while...
We may think of cardboard boxes as just a simple box for packaging products in our daily lives. Yet, from the perspective of resource circulation, cardboard is a material with a high 95% recycling rate (according to the Japan Corrugated Case...
Japanese paper company Pepal Co., Ltd. has developed “Pan no Kami” (Bread Paper), a sustainable paper made by upcycling flour and crumbs from sliced bread. The project was a joint effort with the major bakery firm Shikishima Baking Co...
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...