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
- 2026-07-17: ReBuilding Center JAPAN upcycles gym floors from Suwa public buildings
- 2026-07-16: Kimono Sunao selected for national project to recycle unused kimonos
- 2026-07-09: JR Kyushu marks 20 years of recycling train tickets into toilet paper
- 2026-07-02: i-kasa reaches 1000 station milestone in mission to eliminate disposable umbrellas
- 2026-06-30: SEAL launches bag collection using upcycled Fujikura parachute fabric
