Zenbird Editorial TeamAs part of the Panda Bamboo Project, Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture is releasing new Panda Bamboo Tumblers. They are made with upcycled, leftover bamboos that are discarded without being eaten by pandas. The promotion of using reusable cups would also reduce the parks’ use of disposable cups.
More upcycling ideas from Japan
- 2026-02-20: Recycled leather animal puzzles receives Good Toy 2025 prize
- 2026-02-19: Japanese craftsman launches Repair Glass upcycling broken wine glasses
- 2026-02-16: Kyoto brand SANS-SERIF upcycles British bus roll signs into two-way bags
- 2026-02-09: Karatsu NPO and Waseda launch online store for upcycled plastics
- 2026-02-09: KOSÉ to upcycle discarded cosmetics into green energy catalysts
