*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...
*This article contains affiliate links. Summer is just around the corner! Are you looking for a fashionable and sustainable pair of sunglasses for your summer outings? Consider the trending sustainable eyewear brands available in Japan. Get ready to...
Fermenstation Inc., which focuses on unique fermentation technologies, has recently joined forces with Takagamori Ark Farm, a 100-hectare ranch in Iwate Prefecture, to breathe new life into surplus dried lavender, mint, and honey. Beginning 28...
In an effort to transform the way we handle waste as resources, Hisanaga Co. Ltd. and the Osaki Town SDGs Promotion Council have joined forces to create the “Meguru Kagu Project.” The initiative aims to recruit individuals, groups, and...