Rinne.bar, a creative upcycling space operated by RINNE Inc., is marking its fifth anniversary in February 2025 by launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise 5 million yen. The funds will sustain operations for six months at its Shin-Okachimachi...
ASPLUND announced its latest sustainable material, STELAPOP by ASPLUND, releasing a catalogue that showcases a variety of items made from the new material, with orders opening next week, December 9. STELAPOP by ASPLUND is a brand dedicated to...
F-LABO, one of Japan’s largest chair refurbishment factories located in Ishikawa Prefecture, has launched a new project to breathe new life into discarded furniture. The company has specialised in chair reupholstery and repair for almost two...
BIKAS COFFEE, a coffee brand dedicated to sustainable coffee from Nepal, is proud to announce the launch of “BIKAS COFFEE Cherry Syrup.” This new product creatively upcycles discarded coffee cherries, which are usually a byproduct of the...
Fermenstation Inc., a research and development-driven startup focused on advancing a sustainable society through fermentation technology, has secured funding to expand its efforts in upcycling unused biomass. The approximately $3.4 million grant was...
Project Felicia has collaborated with craft chocolate maker VANILLABEANS has blended tradition and sustainability to produce the world’s first incense made from cacao husks. The product, named Cacao Husk Incense, upcycles waste from chocolate...
The bustling Umeda district in Osaka welcomed a new type of destination earlier this month: PLAT UMEKITA. Located at the heart of the newly opened Grand Green Osaka, just north of JR Osaka Station, PLAT UMEKITA is introducing a novel concept called...
Yaeyama Islands Carbon-Free Farm LLC has unveiled their “Carbon-Free Farm Concept” with the launch of a new ranch operation on Ishigaki Island. It integrates environmental stewardship with agricultural practices, aiming to minimize...
Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu, a popular hot spring facility in Karuizawa, is set to launch a groundbreaking recycling initiative on July 1, 2024. In collaboration with Oji Holdings Corporation and its subsidiary Oji Nepia Co., Ltd., Tombo-no-Yu will...
Ethical Spirits Co., Ltd., known for its innovative approach to sustainable distillation, is undergoing a significant rebranding effort. This includes a complete overhaul of its corporate and visual identities, and a leadership change. Tsutomu Ono...