In summer, a cold drink when out and about is truly enjoyable. However, the cafes we frequent harbor significant waste problems. According to a research by the environmental group Greenpeace, the number of disposable plastic and paper cups used in...
Summer is the season for festivals, known as “matsuri“, in Japan. These festivals vary significantly from city to city, but they all share two important values: community and strong bonds among people. The summer culture in Japan has...
In an ambitious endeavor, the Gion Festival – a globally recognized event – has adopted a pioneering strategy to battle the waste crisis. The “Gion Festival Zero Waste Operation 2023” is transforming the festival’s...
Are you having trouble disposing of children’s clothes that no longer fit and are just sitting in your closet? Instead of storing them away, if they can still be worn, it would benefit both parties involved, as well as the clothes themselves...
Our pet dogs are beloved family members. Why not try sustainable lifestyles with your dogs? It sounds simple, but many dog owners might not know what to do to make their lives more sustainable. In this article, we introduce six ideas for sustainable...
Just like home, we spend much of our time at an office on a daily basis. The reduction of waste and other environmental considerations that come out of this process can only be achieved if the awareness and actions of the company and its employees...
Long before plastic was invented, people all over the world were using natural, decomposable or reusable goods in their daily lives. I’d like to introduce you to some of my favorite traditional Japanese crafts that continue to help us live waste...
“Tu Casa” is a multi-purpose facility in Kyoto where you can shop, eat, and stay with an emphasis on “ethical” and “zero waste.” On the first floor, a café and bar provide healthy organic vegetarian (plant-based) dishes and...
“Zero waste” refers to efforts to reduce garbage produced, by keeping waste and extravagant consumption to a minimum. In accordance with the name, various municipalities and corporations are expanding their specific zero-waste activities with the...
Thinking about making fashion circular isn’t complex. What we want to do is break the linear economy mold of taking from limited resources, unethical production, and finally discard as garbage. We want to cut the ends and “close the loop” to create...