Two businesses in Yamanashi, KEIPE Inc. and Kiyosato Milk Plant, will launch a new gelato series next week that upcycles whey, a byproduct of cheese production. The new product, named Nora Gealousy. It combines nutrient-rich whey with non-standard...
Relier81 will hold a pop-up store at Daimaru Tokyo till 28 April, showcasing their range of footwear and accessories. They designed the series under the concept of “Japanese tradition in a new form,” and give new life to traditional...
SanktGallen Brewery released limited-edition product, Whey Sour Ale Strawberry, in March, which upcycles whey, a by-product of cheese manufacturing, and strawberries to create a tart, fruity alcoholic beverage. Cheese production typically utilises...
Dining and accommodation facility “song” in Nagano has launched a new range of upcycled products. It is reaching beyond its restaurant by transforming food by-products into retail goods, following the region’s tradition...
East Japan Railway Company, known as JR East, has begun upcycling waste cooking oil from its facilities into biodiesel fuel. The project initially focuses on the Tohoku region, specifically Miyagi Prefecture, to power maintenance and service...
The Ethical Spirits will soon launch its new signature gin, LAST EN, on 7 April. The Tokyo-based distillery produced the spirit using 14 different types of surplus materials, marking the highest number of upcycled ingredients in the company’s...
Rokumei Coffee has developed a new packaging material made from spent coffee grounds, in partnership with local paper wholesaler Pepal Co., Ltd. The material is called Coffee Usuzumi Craft, and uses bio-carbonisation technology to transform coffee...
Cosmetics manufacturer DMA Co., Ltd., who has a focus on Hokkaido-orign ingredients, and long-established sake brewery Michisakari has launched a new skincare brand named HADAYOI. It upcycles sake lees and rice bran, which are by-products of the...
Travel lifestyle brand “Aww” has released a Boston bag and a stand pouch made from recycled Japanese fishing nets. The new collection uses recycled nylon material derived from discarded nets collected within Japan. The items incorporates...
Shikada Sangyo Inc., a Fukuoka-based manufacturer of natural interior materials, is showcasing its Coco Mosaic Tile, upcycled from coconut shells. The Coco Mosaic Tile is a circular material made entirely from discarded coconut shells. Shikada...