From Okinawa comes a collaboration between Hotel Nikko Alivila and the innovative Trim Inc. Together, they are crafting an unconventional aroma stone, birthing the eco-friendly material known as “Super Sol.” This substance, originating...
In many cases, malt lees—by-products that emerge when beer is brewed—are thrown away as industrial waste. But VOYAGER BREWING, a brewery in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, has found a way to upcycle them into delicious “GRANOLA BARS”...
On average, Japanese women spend 4,576 yen a month on cosmetics, but a whopping 86.3% of users throw cosmetics away without using them up, according to a survey of 5,000 people by MÅNGATA Corp. The company also found that the top five domestic...
TRAN PARAN’s innovative “Re Ochawan” (or “Re Bowl”) rice bowl has won the prestigious 2023 Social Product Award. The “Re Ochawan,” born from the desire for eternal earthenware, combines eco-friendliness with...
A longstanding greengrocer with a history spanning over six decades has successfully upcycled non-standard sweet potatoes into a delightful dessert called “Pure Sweet Potato Pie.” While sweet potato consumption has surged amid an...
Earlier this week, KDDI Corporation launched a unique metaverse exhibition featuring upcycled fashion works from Bunka Fashion College students. The exhibition, which will be held in the newly established SHIBUYA109 space within the “αU...
SONNENGLAS, known for their solar LED lanterns, has teamed up with LOSS FLOWER by RIN, a company specializing in upcycling discarded flowers, to introduce a unique decoration item called “MEGURU.” This innovative product features dried...
Fermenstation, a Tokyo-based research and development startupi, is revolutionizing the way society repurposes and recycles unused resources through its innovative fermentation technology. The company has successfully commercialized the production of...
Eco-conscious bag brand FUMIKODA is unveiling its latest product line, featuring Japanese-made biomass vegan leather. To kick off the launch, FUMIKODA will host a press release and exhibition event at their Nakameguro shop on 11 April. Numerous...
“Joint Venture to U” is launching its 2023 project in the Gifu area. Since 2020, Gifu Cola has started its activities, creating a presence in the Seino region. From the outset, the company has aimed to produce cola in each of the five...