As the fashion industry grapples with concerns about overproduction and waste, Book Off Corporation Ltd. is taking a unique approach to address the issue: a nationwide upcycling contest. A subsidiary of Book Off Group Holdings and the force behind...
MOTHERHOUSE Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based company known for their mission to create globally recognized brands from developing countries, has launched a unique product named “Rinne Silk Scarf”. This offering, a product of the company’s...
PLASTICITY has launched their latest series “Frame Shoulder Bag,” born out of discarded vinyl umbrellas. As urban landscapes across the globe become inundated with discarded vinyl umbrellas – notoriously difficult to recycle...
*This article contains affiliate links. Are you fed up with getting soaked in the rain? Carrying an umbrella can be a hassle, and traditional rain gear often cramps your style. Japan has come up with stylish and environmentally-friendly solutions...
JR Central Community Design (JRCCD), JR East Start-Up Company, apparel brand ALL YOURS, and Kurabo Industries have come together to give a second life to unwanted clothing. From July through September, these partners will transform discarded...
Are you familiar with the process of ‘kurozome’ for clothing? It is a sustainable service that revives garments that have become unwearable due to minor stains or color fading by dyeing them black. I experienced trying the kurozome...
BRING, in conjunction with lifestyle brand “momiji,” has declared the production and retailing of a line of original art T-shirts. These aren’t just any T-shirts; each piece is an eclectic canvas featuring the work of 15 distinct...
Fermenstation, a research and development startup transforming what others see as waste into valuable resources, has introduced “Apple Sanitizer,” a sanitizer spray created through the fermentation of apple pulp left over from apple...
CRAFSTO, a direct-to-consumer fashion brand, is making waves with its new series of drawstring bags. These versatile accessories, crafted from ECO leather derived from discarded clothing, leftover fabric, and production offcuts, have captured the...
TOKYO CORK PROJECT, spearheaded by GOOD DEAL COMPANY, sets an example of how discarded materials can be repurposed. Restaurants and retail stores in Tokyo contribute to this initiative by providing discarded cork stoppers, which are then recycled...