Sisam Fair Trade + design revealed last month its certification in all nine categories of the Apparel Zero Waste Accreditation, marking a significant victory in its stride as a zero-waste apparel business. This annual certification places rigorous...
One of Japan’s iconic summer spectacles is its festivals, and in the Kansai region, two of the country’s three major festivals, the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and the Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka, hold special significance. The sense of unity and...
Sohi Corp and Tokinosu Co., Ltd. have joined forces to repurpose discarded cocoa husks into usable raw material for chocolate. The debut product, aptly named “Re:Cacao Terrine,” will hit the shelves at Normandie Chocolat on September 25...
The environmentally-forward Junkan-so funeral service has recently debuted zero-waste staff uniforms that hold true to its eco-centric values. The new uniforms, crafted by the sustainable brand “Syncs.Earth,” are the epitome of zero...
While most people dread getting caught in the rain, iKasa’s Nature Innovation Group sees it as an opportunity for social and environmental transformation. The company has announced ambitious plans to eliminate disposable umbrellas from Japan...
Traveling to Japan but concerned about creating waste? Here are three apps you’ll want to download or bookmark if you’re interested in zero waste! While language may be a barrier, Japan has a number of zero waste efforts. Some can be...
Cosmetic brand SHIRO announced a fresh approach to store renewals, unveiling its revamped “SHIRO LUCUA IRE store” on September 1. This unique method revolves around two core principles: “not discarding” and “not...
In July, Echigo Yakuso Co., Ltd., a company specializing in fermented and healthy foods, opened the “Echigo Yakuso Distillery CRAFT GIN STAND” bar in Tokyo’s Omotesando. The craft gin offered here is produced through a zero-waste...
In recent years, bars all around the world have been making efforts to minimize waste as much as possible. For instance, in Singapore, it has become a trend to limit daily waste output to 500g or less! “BAR Ashiya Diary” in Ashiya City...
Nose Town, located at the northernmost tip of Osaka Prefecture, is a place of easy access, just 40 minutes by car from Shin-Osaka, and yet it retains a close connection to nature, being designated as a “biodiversity hotspot” where...