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
- 2026-10-17: Upcycling retired cycling helmets into urban furniture for public use
- 2026-10-16: Surplus curry from industrial vats finds new life in Yamagata craft beer
- 2026-09-24: Wholesaler Ohsawaya uses AI to upcycle food waste into eco-friendly feed
- 2026-09-15: New circular economy project turns Kobe City forest debris into clothing
- 2026-09-11: Aeon reduces food loss with new upcycled snacks this month
