*This article contains affiliate links. Composting has gained popularity as a sustainable way to reduce waste and improve soil health worldwide. Japan accounts for more than half of the world’s incinerators and lags behind other OECD countries...
In Japan, there is a traditional custom of cleaning up at the end of the year to welcome the New Year with a refreshed mind. This custom originated in the event called “Susuharai,” held at court in the Heian era, from the late 8th...
A Japanese apparel brand company, UDG, has launched its new environment-friendly product “MILESSE,” a plastic-free solid vegan shampoo and conditioner. Eight million pieces of plastic waste flow into the ocean every year, destroying the environment...
Have you ever worn clothing called “circular fashion”? In recent years, the awareness of the “circular economy” among companies and organizations and in their activities is rising. The fashion industry has been perceived as a...
Tokyo’s Jiyugaoka is a very comfortable area for shopping. Imagine a toned-down back streets of Shibuya, where you can enjoy visiting the range of stores along the slopes without the often overwhelming crowd. And for the sustainability soul inside...
Awareness of a zero waste lifestyle is picking up in Japan, and bulk stores, which allows customers to purchase customized amounts without packaging, are essential parts of the trend. Unfortunately, the number of bulk stores are still limited. It...
*This article contains affiliate links. “There is a fortune in leftovers” is a famous Japanese proverb. Tofu, miso, soy sauce, soy milk, natto and other foods made from soybeans are indispensable to the Japanese diet. However, did you know...
What do you do with cosmetics you no longer use? If you feel guilty about throwing them away, here is some good news! Several Japanese companies collect unwanted cosmetics and upcycle them into crayons or paint. The unique colors of painting...
When a homeowner leaves a house, tools of daily life that were once used in everyday life are left behind in the vacant house. These old tools are still usable, but they are thrown away as garbage, along with the memories of their owners. It is...
Food waste is one of many issues we need to tackle as a society. Some may already know one of the solutions lies in composting. In Japan, more than 40% of household waste is categorized as food waste. Ultimately, composting can help reduce CO2...